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FL05 LHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,101 mi
Last recorded69,101 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,113 miles

engine man light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine man light on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 28 Oct 2013 55,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 50,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,768 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,327 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,133 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,233 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 LHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

FL05 LHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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