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FH54 MLL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

359,796 mi
Last recorded359,796 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 MLL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 359,796 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2015 359,796 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2014 215,418 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 207,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jan 2013 207,266 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 199,313 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 199,313 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 189,850 miles

Both front tyres low and age perished.

Motifs removed from rear view mirror.

N/S handbrake outer cable damaged.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 189,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres low and age perished.

Motifs removed from rear view mirror.

N/S handbrake outer cable damaged.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 179,527 miles

both n/s tyres age perished

n/s handbrake cable shows age

Fail 4 Jan 2010 179,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both n/s tyres age perished

n/s handbrake cable shows age

Pass 12 Jan 2009 169,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 169,430 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 151,437 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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FH54 MLL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH54 MLL, 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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FH54 MLL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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