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HY55 MRX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,370 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 103,370 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,448 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,448 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 93,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,665 miles

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,540 miles

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,539 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,996 miles

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust clamp very rusty

front tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,991 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes pershing

both rear tyres pershing and near side wearing low on edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,615 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to lift

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,718 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front discs lipped

advise n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,782 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,914 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 MRX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MRX, 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 HY55 MRX registered?

HY55 MRX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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