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FH05 XOC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XOC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,011 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 132,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 122,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extreme outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,659 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,707 miles

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 64,340 miles

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

thorn in nearside front tyre (not repairable)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,340 miles

thorn in nearside front tyre (not repairable)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,895 miles

offside rear indicator going white

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,204 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 XOC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC registered?

FH05 XOC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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