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HG55 OCB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OCB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,323 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 96,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,874 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,857 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,811 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,789 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,502 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 OCB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG55 OCB, 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 HG55 OCB registered?

HG55 OCB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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