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HJ55 OOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 OOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,444 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of axle in radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 114,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of axle in radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,651 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,524 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,322 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,728 miles

exhaust rear box strap broken

handbrake travel

n/s/f wheel has metallic noise when spun.poss pads,advise remove wheel to check

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,032 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 OOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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