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HD54 VDA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,513 mi
Last recorded137,513 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear cross beam (2.4.G.1)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected metal support bracket weak (1.9.3b)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

engine mountings soft

n/s damaged both doors trims missing no sharp edges

n/s rear sill has jacking damage and dents along sill

rear exhaust held with hose clips is secure

rear wiper split

Pass 5 May 2015 132,389 miles

front offside tyre edges worn

nearside outer sill damaged

rear tyres edges worn

Fail 24 Apr 2015 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front offside tyre edges worn

nearside outer sill damaged

rear tyres edges worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 123,815 miles

rear brake pads look worn

Fail 13 Feb 2014 123,811 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pads look worn

rear exhaust mount needs attention

Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,150 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 115,134 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 107,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2010 91,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s body damaged

rear of body sills damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,246 miles

handbrake efficiency poor 18%

spare tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

spare tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,730 miles

both rear tyres are getting low

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 VDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VDA, 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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HD54 VDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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