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HN55 GZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,349 mi
Last recorded115,349 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 115,394 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,050 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,213 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,518 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 511,248 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,248 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,881 miles

N/s/f tyre close to limit

N/s/f tyre side wall perished

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6 mm

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 GZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

HN55 GZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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