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HJ55 LWR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 124,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,973 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,632 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside caliper handbrake lever doesn't return fully to its stop.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pipes to turbo charger and breather are disconnected. Turbo heatshield is loose.

Slightly more handbrake travel than is usual.

Spare tyre is split.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,995 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,597 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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HJ55 LWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LWR, 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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HJ55 LWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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