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HN55 LWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,984 mi
Last recorded110,984 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,984 miles

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

Outer sill rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2019 105,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 105,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded/repaired

Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded/repaired

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,627 miles

185/65r15

both front tyres worn on edges and close to wearbars

offside rear tyre perished and close to wearbars

Fail 24 Oct 2014 58,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 52,085 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Nearside front outer brake pad seems low, difficult to fully inspect condition.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front outer brake pad seems low, difficult to fully inspect condition.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,947 miles

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

both front tyres are worn low on edges. Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

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

rear exhaust bracket broken. System is still secure.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,653 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 12,642 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 LWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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