MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
Hazard warning light switch function sticky
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn off (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
Hazard switch does work difficult operation.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSF tyre worn on edges
crack in front number plate
NSF tyre worn on edges
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
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
n/s outer sill has slight damage
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
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
Air bag light on
Air bag light on
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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