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HV55 WNG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,285 mi
Last recorded109,285 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,285 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,283 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + play in joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,201 miles

n/s front tyre heavily worn on outside edge and sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,703 miles

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,459 miles

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,459 miles

Wipers smearing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,525 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,326 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 WNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WNG, 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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HV55 WNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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