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AX05 FMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror taped up

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear light cluster loose

Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror taped up

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear light cluster loose

Pass 16 May 2018 70,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear light loose

Rear wiper no rubber

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror loose

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear light unit loose

Rear wiper no rubber

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,890 miles

Offside Rear light loose

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill holed just outside 30cm of seatbelt mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer sill holed just outside 30cm of seatbelt mounting

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,098 miles

All four tyres low on tread edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front bodysill corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,296 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 48,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump noisey and steering feels heavier that would normally be expected for this model of vehicle, recomend full examination.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,659 miles

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

Power steering pump noisey and steering feels heavier that would normally be expected for this model of vehicle, recomend full examination.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,881 miles

less assistance on power steering when engine at idle ok on lock to lock check on turn plates

Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

less assistance on power steering when engine at idle ok on lock to lock check on turn plates

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,009 miles

Front Discs worn.

Nearside rear adult seat belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Rear silencer support strap corroded and likely to fail soon.

Registration plate lamps masked off with tape to prevent showing a white light to the rear.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,008 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge's.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,979 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge's.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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AX05 FMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX05 FMO, 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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AX05 FMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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