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HJ05 XWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 107,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Top mount noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 103,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 103,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps NS/OS (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,533 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 95,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,907 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,021 miles

Fuel residue on tank. unable to see leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,557 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,327 miles

rear strap on rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,504 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 XWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

HJ05 XWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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