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FB05 HNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,129 mi
Last recorded78,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,129 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill paint bubbling at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,633 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroding

front pads getting low,discs worn and corroded

oil on engine

service light is on

spare tyre low on pressure

various marks on body and damage to wheel trims

various pipes corroding

various suspention componants corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2014 62,633 miles

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

exhaust corroding

front pads getting low,discs worn and corroded

oil on engine

rear wiper split

service light is on

spare tyre low on pressure

various marks on body and damage to wheel trims

various pipes corroding

various suspention componants corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,437 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

offside side repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn low, worn edges and perrished

offside side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,847 miles

damp around power steering rack and pipes.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,847 miles

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

damp around power steering rack and pipes.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,939 miles

rear brakes noisy

service light on

Fail 18 Jun 2011 41,939 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brakes noisy

service light on

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,775 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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FB05 HNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FB05 HNN, 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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FB05 HNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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