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FE05 FEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 96,579 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,856 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 87,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,888 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,888 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGFE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,940 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,509 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 21,897 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,539 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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FE05 FEP 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 66.7%.

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 FE05 FEP, 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 FE05 FEP registered?

FE05 FEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FE05 FEP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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