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FD05 UOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,255 mi
Last recorded116,255 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 116,255 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

initial rusting and welding to outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2020 108,009 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

initial rusting and welding to outer sills

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

welding to both outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2018 90,819 miles

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

under trays /engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,658 miles

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

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

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

under trays /engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,227 miles

parking brake and service brake just met efficiency requirment

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,089 miles

slight damage to n/side sill[outer]

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

FD05 UOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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