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FD05 UMS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UMS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 138,724 miles

Both outer sills repaired

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,947 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 131,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stator ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,438 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,483 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 119,483 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,402 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 994,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,477 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,972 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 58,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 52,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UMS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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