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HN55 GMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,624 mi
Last recorded140,624 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 132,294 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 132,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 126,719 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 126,587 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 120,335 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 May 2017 120,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 117,479 miles

offside registration plate lamp has temporary repair

Fail 14 Nov 2015 117,479 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

offside registration plate lamp has temporary repair

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2014 111,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,457 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 106,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,579 miles

front brake disc's worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 68,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,275 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,422 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 GMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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