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HJ05 YXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,217 mi
Last recorded107,217 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 107,217 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 103,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,475 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,264 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 73,701 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,648 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,703 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,698 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,821 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 26,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main 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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HJ05 YXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

HJ05 YXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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