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FM05 CWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,582 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,596 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Offside Front Tyre cracking/perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,870 miles

Nearside Front of outer sill starting to corrode but not considered excessive at present

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,591 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,659 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 28,659 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,436 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,575 miles

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

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

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 CWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CWC, 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 FM05 CWC registered?

FM05 CWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 CWC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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