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FL05 HPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 HPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,186 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on wall

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,107 miles

1.rear wiper arm missing 2.n/s rear tyre perrished on wall 3.slight power steering oil leak around steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,965 miles

1.o/s front tyre scuffed off on inner edge 2.o/s front and n/s rear tyres slightly perrished 3.rear exhaust mount corroded 4.rear exhaust cracked going into silencer and rattles

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,021 miles

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

back box mounting strap corroded and snapped

metallic shrieking noise coming from rear drums when service brake is applied

Fail 16 Mar 2013 66,021 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

back box mounting strap corroded and snapped

metallic shrieking noise coming from rear drums when service brake is applied

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 35,177 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,177 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 26,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,820 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 HPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

FL05 HPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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