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FL05 VHC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,151 mi
Last recorded89,151 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,151 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,142 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,386 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL WORN

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2017 69,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured WING (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL WORN

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,973 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 65,973 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,046 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Engine oil filler cap missing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer support strap rusted through and not supporting exhaust.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhuast rear silencer hanger corroded/broken

nearside outer sill damaged

spare tyre deflated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhuast rear silencer hanger corroded/broken

nearside outer sill damaged

spare tyre deflated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,055 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 VHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

FL05 VHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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