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HV55 HMZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,154 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,133 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

oil filler cap missing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,241 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil Filler Cap Missing

Fail 11 Feb 2022 95,241 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil Filler Cap Missing

Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,535 miles

oil filter cap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 80,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,516 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,516 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,974 miles

rear brake hose ferrules rusted

wipers noisy

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,974 miles

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusted

wipers noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,461 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

nsr brake performance low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,269 miles

brake bind osf

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,738 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 HMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 HV55 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

HV55 HMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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