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FE05 FFM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,060 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipes coming from fuel tank around tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,944 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges and close to limits

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

front brake pads worn low

offside rear number plate lamp lens cover missing

scoring marks on front windscreen (just acceptable)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges and close to limits

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

front brake pads worn low

offside rear number plate lamp lens cover missing

scoring marks on front windscreen (just acceptable)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,580 miles

front windscreen damaged with scoring marks

Fail 2 Mar 2017 89,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge at limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen damaged with scoring marks

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,955 miles

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

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

front windscreen has scoring

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both headlights are masked

front windscreen has scoring

Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,887 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 8,159 miles

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

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

slight play in off side track rod end

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,159 miles

slight play in off side track rod end

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 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

FE05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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