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HT05 EFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 138,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front fog light not working and both unit lenses damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,777 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2025 131,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,980 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,769 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2022 111,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside and offside fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,282 miles

Front nearside and offside fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,125 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,216 miles

Front Lower Both front foglamp lenses damaged.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,219 miles

both rear tyres perished on side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,022 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,022 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

both rear tyres starting to pearish on inner wall

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,621 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,485 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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HT05 EFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HT05 EFX, 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 HT05 EFX registered?

HT05 EFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is HT05 EFX safe to buy?

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