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HY55 LJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,960 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test picture in frame ()

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens insecure but unlikely to fail out

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 126,960 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill,with 30cm of seat and buckle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp/fault (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test picture in frame ()

Nearside Front mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,with 30cm of seat and buckle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens insecure but unlikely to fail out

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,886 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged from pump (2.3.2)

both front outer sills corroded

both wing mirrors repaired with tape

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust hangar clamp broken

Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front lower (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump lower hose (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged from pump (2.3.2)

both front outer sills corroded

both wing mirrors repaired with tape

gearbox bell housing bolt loose

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust hangar clamp broken

Fail 28 Feb 2018 114,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking front lower pipe/hose (2.3.3b)

Both rear view mirrors are secured with tape

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

New front brake pads have been fitted to heavily lipped and badly scored front brake discs

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front wiper blade is split on ends SP26

Rear exhaust metal mount strap is broken

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,119 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is cracked

Both exterior rear view mirrors are secured with tape

Engine has oil leak/s

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre is perished, cracked, has a nail in it and has side wall damage from being run flat

Rear exhaust mounting strap is broken

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,119 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is cracked

Both exterior rear view mirrors are secured with tape

Engine has oil leak/s

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perished, cracked, has a nail in it and has side wall damage from being run flat

Rear exhaust mounting strap is broken

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,785 miles

advise both front outer sills corroded just outside prescribed area

advise front pads wearing thin

advise oil filler cap missing

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Mar 2016 82,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front outer sills corroded just outside prescribed area

advise front pads wearing thin

advise oil filler cap missing

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,351 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,351 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,732 miles

advise both wipers

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,513 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,955 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,817 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 LJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY55 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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