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HG55 XME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,051 mi
Last recorded178,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 178,051 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 178,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 166,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 149,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 115,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,254 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 94,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,861 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2016 76,177 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,743 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,689 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,193 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,805 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,445 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,564 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 XME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XME, 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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HG55 XME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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