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HT54 HLR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 HLR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 106,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,893 miles

interia mirror missing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 92,893 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

interia mirror missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,648 miles

oil leak from p a s damper = engine oil leak (sump) = both rear tyres close to limit aprx 3mm = n/s/f tyre aprx 3/4mm and wear outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,902 miles

rear wiper blade required = both rear tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm = spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade required = both rear tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm = spare wheel missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,576 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,576 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 49,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,897 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,126 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,719 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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HT54 HLR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HT54 HLR, 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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HT54 HLR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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