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FL05 CUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

288,443 mi
Last recorded288,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 288,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 280,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 260,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wall poor(chafed)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 81,700 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2017 81,700 miles

Front suspension retaining device ineffective n/s/f lower ball joint bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,324 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,164 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 76,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,055 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 70,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,065 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,480 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,421 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,809 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,819 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 30,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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FL05 CUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 CUH, 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 FL05 CUH registered?

FL05 CUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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