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HV55 VGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,871 mi
Last recorded90,871 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,871 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,871 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 83,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,949 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,015 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,665 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyres close to wear indicators

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 2 Sep 2011 55,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,114 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,751 miles

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

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 VGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

HV55 VGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HV55 VGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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