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HG55 VTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 119,280 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 119,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,696 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,183 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 116,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 113,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 112,159 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,753 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,058 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,775 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,755 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

left and right side front brake discs discoloured

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,124 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,464 miles

o/s wing mirror glass cracked / damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,021 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,533 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 VTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

HG55 VTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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