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HV55 KNR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,991 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 92,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear BOTH SIDES to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box inner baffles worn (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear BOTH SIDES to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy box inner baffles worn (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 89,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,404 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 82,404 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault fault warning in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,497 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW INNER

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,309 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 72,086 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,934 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,262 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,240 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,754 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 KNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

HV55 KNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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