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HG55 KHT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,874 mi
Last recorded102,874 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 KHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,874 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2019 102,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,768 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,826 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 62,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 53,544 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 53,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wipers slight smear

o/s/r tyre heavily perished and split due to age

Pass 12 May 2012 45,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake disks front and back corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 37,322 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,056 miles

near side front tyre outer edge wearing no cords showing as yet

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,867 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN ON OUTER EDGE

WEEP FROM POWER STEERING PIPE UNDER RADIATOR

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 KHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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