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HN55 CFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,522 mi
Last recorded68,522 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 10% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades loose

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

underbody cover fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades loose

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

underbody cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,818 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 39,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,552 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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HN55 CFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN55 CFG, 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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HN55 CFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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