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CV05 HMD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

219,118 mi
Last recorded219,118 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HMD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 219,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 219,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 209,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion built up along front subframe and rear axle

Pass 6 Mar 2024 203,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low and unevenly along the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 203,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn low and unevenly along the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 192,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 192,798 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 182,362 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,673 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 173,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Feb 2020 167,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn but not to ply or cords

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 161,251 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 155,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,377 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 120,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,957 miles

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r so unable to fully inspect safty belts

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,091 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,401 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 37,401 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,458 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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CV05 HMD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CV05 HMD, 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 CV05 HMD registered?

CV05 HMD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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