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HM54 ACE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,478 mi
Last recorded111,478 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM54 ACE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 111,478 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk missing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk missing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,410 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 80,968 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 80,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 69,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,861 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE BADLY PERISHED SIDEWALLS

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,843 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE BADLY PERISHED SIDEWALLS

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

TYRE SIZE 185/65/15

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 44,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,706 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,404 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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HM54 ACE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HM54 ACE, 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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HM54 ACE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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