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FD05 CFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,595 mi
Last recorded148,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 148,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 115,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,468 miles

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

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

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

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

cut on n/s/r tyre surface but no cords

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,307 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,307 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,589 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,523 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 50,168 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 31,942 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 31,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,000 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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FD05 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD05 CFJ, 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 FD05 CFJ registered?

FD05 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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