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MT55 HZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,850 mi
Last recorded123,850 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 HZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,850 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 123,850 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,083 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 118,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 113,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 108,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 104,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front rear and o/s/r upper front rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 104,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f badly scored and lining (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front rear and o/s/r upper front rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin andf o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front gear box seal leaking and service light on

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 91,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 84,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 74,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,962 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

nearside rear indicator slightly faded in colour

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,690 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

rear silencer supporting bracket snapped

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,489 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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MT55 HZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT55 HZC, 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 MT55 HZC registered?

MT55 HZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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