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FD05 CHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,815 mi
Last recorded126,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 126,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 126,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,961 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under gearbox (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,102 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,898 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 71,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 34,283 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

two nails in off side rear tyre ,one not repairable

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 CHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

FD05 CHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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