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CV05 HMJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,042 miles

EML on

N/S wing mirror slightly insecure

N/S/R light unit slightly insecure

rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 114,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

EML on

N/S wing mirror slightly insecure

N/S/R light unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rusty underneath

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,382 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2024 97,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 88,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/ outer sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,316 miles

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,489 miles

n/s/f tyre edge wear

n/s/r tyre heavy edge wear

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 74,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

n/s/f tyre edge wear

n/s/r tyre heavy edge wear

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,414 miles

both rear brake flexis mounting points corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 642,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,648 miles

oil cap missing

slight play developing o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 13 Feb 2017 59,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil cap missing

slight play developing o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,439 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,767 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,275 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,558 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Feb 2013 41,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,359 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 HMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

CV05 HMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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