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HG55 VSV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,876 mi
Last recorded72,876 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,777 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,775 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,293 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside front And rear tyres wearing low on edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 60,293 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front And rear tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,589 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,572 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,469 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,916 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 VSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

HG55 VSV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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