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HG54 WSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 136,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cooling fan siezed and no antifreeze

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres very worn on tread edges and starting to crack - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill feels a little pliable

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chuff ffrom one fuel injector

Slight whiff of diesel around engine

Fail 30 Apr 2026 136,725 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cooling fan siezed and no antifreeze

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres very worn on tread edges and starting to crack - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill feels a little pliable

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chuff ffrom one fuel injector

Slight whiff of diesel around engine

Pass 11 Apr 2025 136,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cooling fan siezed and no antifreeze

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres very worn on outside edges - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chuff ffrom one fuel injector

Slight whiff of diesel around engine

Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres quite worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chuffing from a fuel injector

Still has that slight whiff of diesel around the engine

Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,059 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres quite worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight chuffing from a fuel injector

Still has that slight whiff of diesel around the engine

Pass 5 Apr 2023 134,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Still has a whiff of diesel about the engine - Suspect intermittent seep on a spill pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2023 134,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting in sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Still has a whiff of diesel about the engine - Suspect intermittent seep on a spill pipe

Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,824 miles

Seems to have a smell of fuel from engine - Suspect could be an intermittent leak from spill pipes

Some corrosion starting around offside rear jacking point

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 133,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,051 miles

A little corrosion starting on offside front strut spring mount

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 131,051 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Secured with tape (8.1.1)

A little corrosion starting on offside front strut spring mount

Both rear indicators a little pale

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 129,414 miles

corr to front discs

minor crush damage to osr flexi

small splits in both wipers

Fail 15 Jan 2016 129,414 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

corr to front discs

minor crush damage to osr flexi

small splits in both wipers

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box rusted strap but still supported

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,068 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,361 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,893 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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HG54 WSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG54 WSU, 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 HG54 WSU registered?

HG54 WSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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