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HJ05 UEB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,660 mi
Last recorded66,660 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UEB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 66,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 66,660 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking breather/supply) filler pipe to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 61,902 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,052 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 59,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,802 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,547 miles

front pads slightly low 3mm too 4mm

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,018 miles

rear pads low

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,292 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,758 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,963 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 15,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,435 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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HJ05 UEB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 HJ05 UEB, 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 HJ05 UEB registered?

HJ05 UEB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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