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HN55 XVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,390 miles

Axle has surface corrosion.

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

Rear Chassis has surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle has surface corrosion.

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

Rear Chassis has surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 133,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 127,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,658 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 119,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,861 miles

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

gearbox/driveshalf oil seals leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2018 110,860 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

gearbox/driveshalf oil seals leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,753 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre has cuts in tread

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre slightly perished to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre slightly perished to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,079 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Nov 2011 55,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,859 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,872 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 XVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

HN55 XVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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