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HV54 DLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,641 mi
Last recorded112,641 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,667 miles

nearside sill has slight corrosion

offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Oct 2016 99,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s sills showing signs of corrosion not excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s sills showing signs of corrosion not excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 84,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,232 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,232 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 62,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,928 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,708 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2007 32,708 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges

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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HV54 DLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV54 DLU, 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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HV54 DLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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