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HJ55 LPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,291 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,660 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Sep 2023 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,149 miles

Coolant leak radiator wet at bottom and coolant was low ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,930 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,622 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,538 miles

slight weep o/s/f shock

Fail 22 Sep 2016 39,538 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe near rack (switch in pipe leaking) (2.3.3b)

slight weep o/s/f shock

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,787 miles

rear tyres pershing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,366 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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HJ55 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ55 LPA, 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 HJ55 LPA registered?

HJ55 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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