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HG55 TLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 102,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,342 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,930 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,976 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,883 miles

rear exhaust box braket snapped

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,912 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,014 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 TLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

HG55 TLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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