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HT05 UVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,227 mi
Last recorded73,227 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 UVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,227 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 73,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear main exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth fault on rear lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth fault on rear lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working Earth fault likely cause (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine fault light on dash

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside front tyre dated 2010 (14 years old)

Non obligatory mirror loose nearside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside rear tyre dated 2014 (10 years old)

Offside reverse light not working

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake backplates damp, suspect residue of brakes being replaced

advise engine oil leak

advise rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise engine oil leak

advise rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see or feel pads accurately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre 17 years old

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre dated 2005

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose loose but not likely to come unattached (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre dated 2011

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre dated 2011

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,414 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre outer tread worn

advise offside front headlamp pattern

advise offside front tyre outer tread worn

advise repair to nearside door mirror arm

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 40,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 37,847 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,678 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,124 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in the tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,484 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts in the tread

OSF tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,643 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 UVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UVX, 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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HT05 UVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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