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FH05 BTV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,442 mi
Last recorded191,442 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 BTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 191,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2022 191,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2021 183,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 183,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 172,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 167,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 162,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 160,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 147,990 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 136,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 128,436 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 128,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,313 miles

BODY DAMAGE N/S/F.N/S/OUTER SILL DAMAGED IN MIDDLE.

ENGINE OIL LOW.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BODY DAMAGE N/S/F.N/S/OUTER SILL DAMAGED IN MIDDLE.

ENGINE OIL LOW.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,969 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 20 May 2009 104,727 miles

play in offside track rod end

Pass 22 May 2008 77,050 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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FH05 BTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FH05 BTV, 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 FH05 BTV registered?

FH05 BTV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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