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HG55 OCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,931 mi
Last recorded140,931 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 140,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,024 miles

osr light in secure

Fail 24 Oct 2018 130,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osr light in secure

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,670 miles

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

both sides wiper blades clips worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 123,670 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

both sides wiper blades clips worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,029 miles

n/s/r tyre feathered

Fail 27 Oct 2015 107,771 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn intermittently not working

n/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness to PAS pump and resevoir

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp lens dull

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,967 miles

N/S/R AND CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT STALK OUTTER CASING MISSING, BUT WORK FINE

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

left and right side front brake discs scored and worn

left side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

left side door mirror taped on

left side rear suspension bump stop poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

center seat belt stork damaged

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread area

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside wing mirror damaged

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,416 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2009 44,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

repair to n/s mirror

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,512 miles

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

airbag light on

repair to n/s mirror

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,128 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2008 33,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 OCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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