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HJ05 YWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 130,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 130,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 125,525 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 125,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,635 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 106,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,336 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,336 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,704 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,041 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,041 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,756 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 101,756 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,761 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 99,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,915 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 89,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,772 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 worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,842 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 YWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HJ05 YWW, 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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HJ05 YWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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