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HW54 HZH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,572 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 123,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,779 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 109,752 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 109,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,081 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,814 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 81,735 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 70,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 63,678 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,216 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 55,216 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2008 39,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,319 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

HW54 HZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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