MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre well worn on inside edge
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front tyre well worn on inside edge
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component switch or pipe (2.3.3b)
service light up
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
service light up
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes show signs of wear but no excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
spare wheel not present
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes show signs of wear but no excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps - adjusted (1.8)
spare wheel not present
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 FHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX05 FHW, 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 FHW registered?
EX05 FHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is EX05 FHW safe to buy?
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