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HD54 TPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 TPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear cast ends and trailing arms on the axle assembly corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,638 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

engine cover loose

general surface rust under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,652 miles

Coolant level on min

EML on

Engine cover loose

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2022 113,636 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level on min

EML on

Engine cover loose

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,890 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 112,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,886 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 105,886 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyres cracking in tread

clonk going over rolling road but no play found

Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,633 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,323 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,951 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,058 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,263 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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HD54 TPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD54 TPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD54 TPX registered?

HD54 TPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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