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HV05 XSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 108,974 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 108,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,806 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,905 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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HV05 XSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 HV05 XSW, 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 HV05 XSW registered?

HV05 XSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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