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FA05 HSE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 97,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 88,034 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 88,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,689 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 49,687 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 45,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 45,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,850 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,947 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 42,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,021 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,021 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear ns and os (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 29,091 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,354 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 27,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 25,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,369 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,607 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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FA05 HSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

FA05 HSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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