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FM05 OSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,466 mi
Last recorded166,466 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 166,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 166,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 141,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 140,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on radis arm where it comes out of the flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded and holed within 30 of seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front sidelights inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

new shocker on n/s/f and old one on o/s/f

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,907 miles

offside front outer sill corroded but not excessively

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,383 miles

slight wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 91,383 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 86,158 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,158 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,820 miles

front brake disc's are worn

front brake pad's are worn

Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake disc's are worn

front brake pad's are worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,525 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,077 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,028 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,577 miles

near side front inner wing cover insecure

rear exhaust silencer mount bracket corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,577 miles

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

near side front inner wing cover insecure

rear exhaust silencer mount bracket corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,748 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 37,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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