2005 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · HY55 MLV
2005 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 29,614 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY55 MLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 29,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY55 MLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara (HY55 MLV) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested strut insecure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
HY55 MLV Mileage History
- 07/11/202228,784 mi
- 18/04/202429,223 mi+439 mi
- 22/04/202429,225 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/202529,602 mi+377 mi
- 30/10/202529,614 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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