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FE05 FFB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,114 mi
Last recorded80,114 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,016 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,908 miles

cracks appearing in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/r tyre outer tread worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear tyre badly cracking

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear tyre badly cracking

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper split

wear to front discs

Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,358 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 2,845 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 2,845 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FE05 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

FE05 FFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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