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CA05 FTY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,559 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 96,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.76 exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,373 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,773 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner catches tyre (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,495 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 86,494 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,145 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,145 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,384 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,468 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 521,235 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 521,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,443 miles

rear exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

Pass 21 May 2011 40,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,919 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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CA05 FTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA05 FTY, 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 CA05 FTY registered?

CA05 FTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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