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FD05 NVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,125 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 97,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,488 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 82,488 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,892 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,637 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 NVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

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

Is FD05 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 NVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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