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FH05 JFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,025 mi
Last recorded121,025 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 121,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in inner rack ends

Fail 6 Nov 2015 110,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in inner rack ends

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,614 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,693 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FH05 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

FH05 JFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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