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HG55 VSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,238 mi
Last recorded53,238 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 43,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2016 43,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,055 miles

osr tyre wall splitting & perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,060 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 25,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,651 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 19,624 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 10,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

HG55 VSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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