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HG05 JVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,720 mi
Last recorded159,720 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 159,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 136,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

crack in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,071 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

stone chips on windscreen

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2023 127,774 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 123,281 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,180 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,532 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,532 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,542 miles

wiper linkage worn, crack in base of windscreen.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 56,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper linkage worn, crack in base of windscreen.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,617 miles

Small crack in base of windscreen.

Wiper linkage worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,663 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,663 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 47,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,632 miles

small crack in base of windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has a crack at the bottom not in drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,580 miles

crack in windscreen at very bottom not in drivers view

nsf tyre edege worn slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2011 30,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

crack in windscreen at very bottom not in drivers view

nsf tyre edege worn slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 26,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 17,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JVR, 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 HG05 JVR registered?

HG05 JVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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