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HV55 VJA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,162 mi
Last recorded125,162 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,162 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front seat has movement on its mounts

offside front seat has slight movement on mounts

rear brake pads butterfly clip not fitted inside the caliper

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2015 125,157 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front seat has movement on its mounts

rear brake pads butterfly clip not fitted inside the caliper

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 6 May 2015 125,152 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1x injector leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

slight movement drivr seat

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,478 miles

movement in drives seat

Pass 22 Sep 2012 100,232 miles

movement in drives seat

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

movement in drives seat

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,730 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front seat loose on mounts

Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,690 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front seat loose on mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f seat has some movement

Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,073 miles

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

movement in o/s/f seat base

Fail 29 Sep 2009 65,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

movement in o/s/f seat base

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,600 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

HV55 VJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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