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FH05 CVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,618 mi
Last recorded87,618 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,407 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 78,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,933 miles

front discs corroded + worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,154 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,171 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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FH05 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH05 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

FH05 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is FH05 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 CVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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