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HG55 HJE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 HJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 118,533 miles

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 118,533 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 108,233 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,799 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 4 Mar 2021 101,799 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,781 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,046 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 94,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,599 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering rack damp

Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,439 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,622 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 77,622 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,589 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 72,589 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,585 miles

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

center and rear silencers heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,505 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,033 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 38,002 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,881 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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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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