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HY55 ZTV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,592 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 118,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,403 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,938 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,412 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 89,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,179 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,576 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,812 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,560 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 46,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,714 miles

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

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

front brake disc,s slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake disc,s slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,155 miles

Slight damage front number plate.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,155 miles

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

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

Slight damage front number plate.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.Slight damage front number plate.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 21,011 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.Slight damage front number plate.

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

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 ZTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

HY55 ZTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 ZTV shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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