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HG05 JVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,989 mi
Last recorded92,989 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 92,989 miles

Rear all seats missing seat belts not inspected

Fail 11 May 2026 92,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks fog (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear all seats missing seat belts not inspected

Pass 12 May 2025 87,217 miles

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

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

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

Rear All rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 12 May 2025 87,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear All rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2024 82,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 82,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,518 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 79,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Earthing fault. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,344 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,341 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracking not showing cords

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking not showing cords

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage bottom pipe near to rad (2.1.5 (a))

both front outer sill areas corroded not to excess

both front wipers split on edges but clearing ok

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear indicator slightly white

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in between tread area not showing cords

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front outer sill areas slight corrosion

rear wiper split

slight dampness from lower power steering hose

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,076 miles

Nearside Front wiper split on edges but clearing w/s ok

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,470 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill area slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,013 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,597 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

n/s/rear lens unit slightly damaged and temp repair

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,806 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,602 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 HG05 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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