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FM05 BWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,661 mi
Last recorded149,661 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 149,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 145,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck pipe slightly perished

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 145,008 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck pipe slightly perished

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,750 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Jul 2017 125,750 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,256 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,217 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 76,635 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,537 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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FM05 BWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM05 BWU, 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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FM05 BWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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