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HG55 TPV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,981 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,843 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 80,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,930 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,312 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 61,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,171 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,205 miles

front brakes disc has slight lip

nearside rear tyre tread and inner wall starting crack up

offside rear tyre outer and inner wall starting to crack up

strong advice ***** both front tyre edge wearing out and close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,920 miles

front brake disc slightly lip

nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack up

Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,919 miles

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

front brake disc slightly lip

nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack up

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,500 miles

rear exhaust box slightly insecure strap corroded and snapped

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,865 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 TPV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is HG55 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 TPV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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