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HV54 ZPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,433 mi
Last recorded160,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 ZPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 160,433 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

dipstick incomplete

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

nearside of steering rack is worn

oil seepage

rear number plate is in poor condition

rear tyres perished and worn on outer edges - advise replacement

service light on

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Jul 2024 155,761 miles

coolant leak - advise attention

exhaust leaking at joint between centre and rear sections - advise replacement clamp

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rack gaitor in poor condition

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

rear tyre perished and worn on both edges - advise replacement

service light on

Fail 19 Jul 2024 155,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant leak - advise attention

exhaust leaking at joint between centre and rear sections - advise replacement clamp

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rack gaitor in poor condition

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

rear tyre perished and worn on both edges - advise replacement

service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,285 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses and beam images poor

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on outer edges and are perished

service light on

Fail 14 Jul 2023 149,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe offside front mounting - door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses and beam images poor

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on outer edges and are perished

service light on

Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,619 miles

cargo area loaded

front brake hoses perished

headlight beam images poor

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

rear wiper missing

service light on

Fail 15 Jul 2022 138,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

cargo area loaded

front brake hoses perished

headlight beam images poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges - advise replacement

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil seepage

rear number plate poor

rear wiper missing

service light on

Pass 17 Jul 2021 128,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

headlamp beam images poor

minor windscreen damage

oil seepage around nearside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 16 Jul 2021 128,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

engine oil level low

headlamp beam images poor

minor windscreen damage

nearside wiper blade split

oil seepage around nearside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,059 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

minor windscreen damage

Fail 22 Jul 2020 121,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

minor windscreen damage

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,714 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters + rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy rattle from centre and rear (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished + seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on edges

minor windscreen damage

rear tyres perished + worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters + rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy rattle from centre and rear (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished + seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished/splitting (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres wearing on edges

minor windscreen damage

rear tyres perished + worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 105,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working unable to check wipers clearing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,997 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,161 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, visual inspection to seat belt.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,524 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Passengers air bag deactivated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,061 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 73,061 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

some wear to front discs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,771 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,768 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,139 miles

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

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 ZPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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