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HV55 PHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,110 mi
Last recorded113,110 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp aim on minimum

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 105,110 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp aim on minimum

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,575 miles

URGENT OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,575 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

URGENT OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,055 miles

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)

spare wheel and carrier not fitted

tail gate difficult to open

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,205 miles

spare wheel not fitted but carrier secure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,205 miles

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

spare wheel not fitted but carrier secure

Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,612 miles

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

front brake discs worn

spare wheel not fitted but carrier secure

Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,460 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 20,456 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 19,752 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,752 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 PHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

HV55 PHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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