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HW55 GDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,120 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 106,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,455 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 97,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,778 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,187 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 65,187 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,333 miles

AUX belt perishing.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

AUX belt perishing.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,194 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,420 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,500 miles

both front tyres perished. offside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,613 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 GDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HW55 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

HW55 GDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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