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HN55 GLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,306 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 11 May 2015 101,337 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f seat base worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 101,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f seat base worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,938 miles

Rear brakes noisy.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,938 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 3 May 2013 69,534 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose

rear silencer strap rusty

Fail 1 May 2013 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wheel arch liner loose

rear silencer strap rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,742 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 41,159 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 41,159 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,467 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 16,601 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 16,601 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 GLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GLV, 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 HN55 GLV registered?

HN55 GLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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