MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak on engine area ()
UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT LID. ACCESS TO BOOT VIA REAR FOLDING SEATS
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENCER (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak on engine area ()
UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT LID. ACCESS TO BOOT VIA REAR FOLDING SEATS
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust mounting broken
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs slightly lipped
slight under body corrosion to suspension components
rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE05 XDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?
FE05 XDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is FE05 XDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE05 XDB shows 15 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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