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FA05 WOH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,870 mi
Last recorded141,870 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WOH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,870 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 141,869 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 123,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2014 99,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,004 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,004 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,620 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 82,620 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,585 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 WOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WOH, 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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FA05 WOH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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