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HN55 GXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,962 mi
Last recorded100,962 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,962 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/ram (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 100,961 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/ram (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,466 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,688 miles

centre rear seat belt webbing poor

engine oil appears slightly overfilled

metal objects in off side rear tyre

near side rear lamp unit loose

pullet belt starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel loose in carrier

various tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,688 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre rear seat belt webbing poor

cooling fan does not appear to be working

engine oil appears slightly overfilled

engine running very hot

metal objects in off side rear tyre

near side rear lamp unit loose

pullet belt starting to perish

radiator leaking??

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel loose in carrier

various tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are slightly warped

n/s/r tyre is perished,old and in very poor condition

n/s/r tyre is perished,old and in very poor condition

o/s outer sill is slightly damaged

spare wheel cage is not tightened up

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,526 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,526 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,790 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres perrished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,202 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 GXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN55 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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