MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Converted To LED (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure - Retaining Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split - No Longer Prevents Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Converted To LED (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Silencer Hanger Broken - Not Supporting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
slight corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Dust boot also split (3 bolt) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dust boot also split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Auxiliary belt area noisy
Brake pedal anti slip slight wear
Fluid leak around steering rack area
General corrosion underneath vehicle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ATTENTION REQUIRED NOW) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking by sensor (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively below recommended width (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
power steering rack damp
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished and soaked in oil (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished and soaked in oil (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center and rear silencers heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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HG55 HJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 HG55 HJE, 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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HG55 HJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 December 2005.
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