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HT05 UVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 UVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 70,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,904 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,744 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,878 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 59,878 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,720 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,388 miles

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Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,786 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,664 miles

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Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,451 miles

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Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,839 miles

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Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,334 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,334 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 15,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

HT05 UVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is HT05 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 UVY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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