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FD05 CHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 81,158 miles

Both rear radius arms corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front and offside front outer sills getting weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,933 miles

both front sills corroded

front and rear susspention corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,264 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,385 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,709 miles

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

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)

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

crack in screen out of swept area

Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

crack in screen out of swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,735 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 15,735 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2008 15,465 miles

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

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 CHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FD05 CHJ, 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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FD05 CHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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