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HY55 LHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,538 mi
Last recorded162,538 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 162,538 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 162,538 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 161,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 160,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 158,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 156,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 144,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2017 144,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,096 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 129,096 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 84,845 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Windscreen cracked outside zone a and zone b

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,845 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken

Windscreen cracked outside zone a and zone b

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced corossion rear exhaust mount

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advanced corossion rear exhaust mount

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,283 miles

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,412 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Sep 2008 37,687 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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HY55 LHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HY55 LHP, 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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HY55 LHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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