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FE05 FFL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,499 mi
Last recorded221,499 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 221,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 221,499 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 208,905 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 208,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 199,885 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside and offside rear outer sills damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2017 199,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside and offside rear outer sills damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 187,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 177,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2015 177,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,849 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,849 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,858 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,848 miles

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,650 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,953 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 FFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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