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HW55 ACO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 ACO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 75,466 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements to quite (7.7 (c))

Side repeater not working passenger side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure center rear seat cant be secured (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf bald on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 59,542 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,818 miles

Front of offside outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,256 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,452 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (only slightly) (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,191 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,030 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,996 miles

Nearside mirror loose

Fail 10 Sep 2010 19,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,116 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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HW55 ACO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HW55 ACO, 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 HW55 ACO registered?

HW55 ACO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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