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HV55 GMZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,572 mi
Last recorded148,572 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 148,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

sill sections corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 148,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

sill sections corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,634 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre won on outer edge and cracking

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

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

rear suspension parts corroded

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle & components are rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2018 138,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle & components are rusty

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,370 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 124,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,466 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Nearside Front tyre perished, worn on outer edge with nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge near legal limit 2mm

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Nearside Front tyre perished, worn on outer edge with nail in tread

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge near legal limit 2mm

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

nearside sill damaged

offsidew front drop link dust cover deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

nearside sill damaged

offsidew front drop link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,436 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,030 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,288 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil filler cap missing

Fail 27 Aug 2011 64,280 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

oil filler cap missing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,106 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,271 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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HV55 GMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV55 GMZ, 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 HV55 GMZ registered?

HV55 GMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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