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HG55 VSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,475 mi
Last recorded104,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake lower reading

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,326 miles

child seat fitted to the rear

Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,326 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav & air fresheners (8.3.1b)

child seat fitted to the rear

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,942 miles

fuel cap damaged

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,942 miles

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

fuel cap damaged

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,878 miles

rear exhaust clamp breaking away

Fail 26 Mar 2013 65,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fuel cap damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,910 miles

fuel cap damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,874 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre cracking in outer & inner wall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,874 miles

advise o/s/r tyre cracking in outer & inner wall

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 24,767 miles

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

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

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

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 VSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

HG55 VSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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