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HW55 HJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,590 miles

Nail in tyre Both rear ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front outer sill badly corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,701 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 122,688 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,028 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,359 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,723 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,723 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,474 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 HJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJY, 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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HW55 HJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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