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HJ55 LPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,231 mi
Last recorded133,231 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,231 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,979 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 128,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 123,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 123,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,784 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 106,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,392 miles

registration plate lamp cover missing

unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,378 miles

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

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

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

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

registration plate lamp cover missing

unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,400 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads not visable

Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads not visable

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ55 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

HJ55 LPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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