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HJ55 WZP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 115,730 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 2 Sep 2026 115,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,257 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak just within requirements at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 113,237 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak just within requirements at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 111,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 109,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 106,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,875 miles

185/65/R15/88H. OF 3 OR 5 NR5 NF7mm.

Front Wheels mixed material, but secure and same size.

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

185/65/R15/88H. OF 3 OR 5 NR5 NF7mm.

Front Wheels mixed material, but secure and same size.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,745 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear slight corrosion on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,307 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,554 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,461 miles

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,084 miles

cut in sidewall nsr tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,190 miles

cut in sidewall on n/s/f tyre

front discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,391 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 WZP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

HJ55 WZP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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