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HN55 GXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,985 mi
Last recorded119,985 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 119,985 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Investigation required to find cause of leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,105 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 104,103 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2.34mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre have zero tread on both edges unable to determine tyre life

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,784 miles

Rear exhaust minor blow

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust minor blow

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,194 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,517 miles

front tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,338 miles

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

Oil leak

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,691 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,024 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to sills

wet weather conditions

Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,024 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to sills

wet weather conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,687 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 GXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

HN55 GXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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