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FE05 FEV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 145,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,356 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 140,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,656 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 133,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,791 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 128,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 121,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,793 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 107,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

number 2 injector slight leak off exhaust gasses

Fail 1 Oct 2015 100,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

number 2 injector slight leak off exhaust gasses

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,474 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 71,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,915 miles

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

front tyres bald on outer raised edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,579 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 51,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,488 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 40,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,640 miles

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

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 FEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FEV, 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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FE05 FEV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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