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AP05 FNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,963 mi
Last recorded79,963 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,963 miles

n/s sill weak

o/s sill weak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,706 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,037 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 71,058 miles

front discs starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 71,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front discs starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,113 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,512 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,087 miles

belly pan damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

belly pan damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have cuts + stones in treads

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,181 miles

Engine Undershield restricting full inspection of some components

N/S Rear tyre starting to misshape

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,128 miles

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

plastic cover under engine preventing full inspection

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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AP05 FNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 FNV, 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 AP05 FNV registered?

AP05 FNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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