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FD05 NVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,930 mi
Last recorded149,930 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,735 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,243 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,256 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outer walls deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 931,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,579 miles

offside outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge-tracking?

Rear wiper blade rubber badly worn.

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 NVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

FD05 NVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is FD05 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 NVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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