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HY55 ZUD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,339 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,627 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,457 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,940 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,111 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,564 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,564 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)

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 ZUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

HY55 ZUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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