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HN55 OVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 139,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 139,624 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 139,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 139,455 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,688 miles

Nearside Outer sill is corroded

Offside Outer sill is corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 117,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 108,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2016 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,248 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 82,168 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2014 73,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 62,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2013 62,982 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,718 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2011 54,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished

Offside rear tyre in ner sidewall badly perished

Pass 27 May 2011 54,793 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall badly perished

Offside rear tyre in ner sidewall badly perished

Pass 17 May 2010 49,684 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,256 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,216 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside front tyre deflating

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 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

HN55 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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