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HV55 XRC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,722 mi
Last recorded140,722 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,722 miles

Engine MIL on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn edges---n/s worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight lens and reflector deteriorated which slightly affects light output.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mounting loose/repaired with tape ()

Offside Offside headlight lens and reflector deteriorated which slightly affects light output.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension axle beam /components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 140,691 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine MIL on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn edges---n/s worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mounting loose/repaired with tape ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension axle beam /components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 135,443 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,382 miles

Hazard warning light switch function sticky

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 131,354 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticks/jams on and off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 125,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticks/jams on and off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,478 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,895 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 112,895 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted properly,refitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Fitted two new bulbs. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,041 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 101,040 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,543 miles

Front both tyres showing edge wear

Front brake pads appear to becoming low?

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

Offside Rear tyre near wear bars

Fail 7 Oct 2017 94,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both tyres showing edge wear

Front brake pads appear to becoming low?

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

Offside Rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,417 miles

Hazard switch does work difficult operation.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,109 miles

OSF tyre worn on edges

crack in front number plate

NSF tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2015 80,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

OSF tyre worn on edges

crack in front number plate

NSF tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Number plate lights loose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,113 miles

n/s outer sill has slight damage

Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,113 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s outer sill has slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,237 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,772 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 50,772 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,990 miles

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

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 XRC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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