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HW55 GNZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 72,161 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 72,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear boot handle broken but still able to open

Pass 27 May 2014 67,253 miles

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

rear boot handle broken but still able to open

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,978 miles

spare wheel is not in its carrier so the carrier is not very well secured

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel is not in its carrier so the carrier is not very well secured

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,060 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats and seat belts not fully inspected due to seats being folded in load position

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,854 miles

nearside top windscreen is cracked and has just entered swept area buy 20mm

Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside top windscreen is cracked and has just entered swept area buy 20mm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,904 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 GNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

HW55 GNZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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