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HG05 GXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,989 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 10 Jun 2026 87,989 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT LOOSE

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 28 May 2025 81,825 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 81,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,770 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 68,006 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 68,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 60,146 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 60,145 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,782 miles

Nearside beam image is weak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 39,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 39,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,488 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 35,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

power steering appears heavy at engine idle

Pass 1 May 2018 31,384 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 31,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 28,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,872 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,737 miles

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

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

both front tyres in very poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,239 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges and should be replaced as soon as possible

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,150 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,517 miles

O/S/F tyre tread breaking up.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 16,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,012 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,074 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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HG05 GXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HG05 GXR, 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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HG05 GXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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