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EX05 FHT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,388 mi
Last recorded97,388 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,372 miles

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

injector blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 91,372 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

injector blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 91,370 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

slight perishing front tyres. engine sounds poor condition i.e chuffing noise under top cover.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,634 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,172 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Mar 2010 79,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,018 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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EX05 FHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX05 FHT, 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 EX05 FHT registered?

EX05 FHT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FHT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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