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FL05 CUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,335 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,678 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,351 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 52,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,238 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,364 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres badly cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear and nearside front tyres badly cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,689 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 24,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,965 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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FL05 CUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL05 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

FL05 CUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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