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FD05 CHH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,687 mi
Last recorded126,687 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CHH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,687 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 126,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,254 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 124,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,865 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 119,427 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 119,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,777 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 114,765 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and mearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 106,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 106,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 103,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 87,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 87,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 79,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 62,633 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 62,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,644 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,644 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2008 31,153 miles

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

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

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 CHH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FD05 CHH, 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 CHH registered?

FD05 CHH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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