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FL05 GHB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,509 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 148,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 114,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,783 miles

low oil pressure warning light on with engine running

Fail 2 Mar 2012 75,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

low oil pressure warning light on with engine running

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,744 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,486 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,240 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,158 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit

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 GHB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

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

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