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FD05 VHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,148 mi
Last recorded130,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,148 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 130,144 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,252 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 130,244 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 123,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box original bracket broken secured on by zip tie

Fail 15 May 2017 123,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box original bracket broken secured on by zip tie

Pass 9 May 2016 115,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 115,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,196 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 100,176 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2014 100,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 92,425 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2013 92,425 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 87,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,949 miles

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

nsr tyre has light cracks

rear hatch handle / trim deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2010 68,717 miles

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls due to age

Fail 10 May 2010 68,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls due to age

Pass 15 May 2009 59,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,287 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 VHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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