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HY55 MSO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,874 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,698 miles

nearside and off side outer sills have signs of corrosion... Stone chip bubbled

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,777 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 86,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,223 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 62,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,329 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,541 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 MSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

HY55 MSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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