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FD05 NWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,981 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 115,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear on n/s rear corner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 107,073 miles

Ball-joint dust cover in poor condition.

Nearside Front Corrosion evident at outer sill

Pass 29 May 2015 93,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,935 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 80,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 68,510 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 56,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

deep cut in tread of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 4 May 2011 46,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,736 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,814 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 NWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?

FD05 NWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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