MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
dipstick broken if oil level not correct will damage engine
n/s/r tyre uneven wear
dipstick broken if oil level not correct will damage engine
n/s/r tyre uneven wear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Wing / wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering
Slight damage to N/S and O/S outer sill members
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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FA05 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FA05 CAX, 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 FA05 CAX registered?
FA05 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is FA05 CAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA05 CAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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