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HY55 ZVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,863 mi
Last recorded44,863 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,863 miles

Rear tyres are cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,522 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 44,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 43,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,055 miles

Rear tyres are perishing and worn on the edges

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,736 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 28 Jan 2019 41,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,229 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,621 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box section (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,510 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 32,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,799 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,426 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 ZVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

HY55 ZVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 ZVA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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