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EX05 FHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 104,305 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 98,001 miles

Offside Front tyre well worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2021 98,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,464 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 96,464 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,045 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component switch or pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,051 miles

service light up

Fail 4 Mar 2017 87,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,306 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,652 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,304 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 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.

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