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FH05 GRF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 GRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,700 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,246 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 70,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,633 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,896 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,784 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 54,748 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking near switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,226 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,202 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint under vehicle (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition with side wall damage

Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition with side wall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,054 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 46,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,270 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 29,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,675 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 GRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

FH05 GRF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is FH05 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 GRF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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