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HW54 HZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,978 mi
Last recorded62,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,978 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

Coolant level is below minimum.

Drivebelt is cracked.

O/S/R tyre is wearing more on the outer edge and is perishing.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 62,978 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

Coolant level is below minimum.

Drivebelt is cracked.

O/S/R tyre is wearing more on the outer edge and is perishing.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,815 miles

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,515 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

side repeaters slight discoulered

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 21,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,040 miles

front discs & pads worn

Fail 7 Jan 2008 15,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs & pads worn

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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HW54 HZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW54 HZB, 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 HW54 HZB registered?

HW54 HZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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