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FL05 KNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,493 mi
Last recorded129,493 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,493 miles

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

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

o/s rear sill damaged

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,493 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear sill damaged

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,329 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 122,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 111,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,788 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,788 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc, face corrosion.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,058 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,053 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 KNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

FL05 KNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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