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HY05 HTJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 99,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,160 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust bracket broken

engine cover fitted

parking brake has travel

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,748 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 94,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,781 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight leak of gas from injector

Fail 9 Apr 2021 65,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose braket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight leak of gas from injector

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,482 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,863 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,387 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,651 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,938 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,949 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,949 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,541 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,600 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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HY05 HTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HY05 HTJ, 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 HY05 HTJ registered?

HY05 HTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is HY05 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 HTJ 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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