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FB05 KFT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 KFT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 93,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to test rear seat belts and seats

Pass 1 Mar 2021 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body damage to the nearside of vehicle from front to rear

unable to test rear seat belts and seats

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check rear seat belts

unable to fully check front brake pads due to wheel style

Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check rear seat belts

unable to fully check front brake pads due to wheel style

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,584 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door strap (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads not visible through the wheels

Nearside Front Fog not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,705 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 60,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,223 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear seat belts not checked as seats are folded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,567 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,177 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 27,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 23,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 23,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 19,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,236 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 KFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB05 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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