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FM05 OTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,052 mi
Last recorded121,052 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 121,052 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 121,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 121,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill very bubbly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 114,866 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear most point (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 106,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,876 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 64,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,690 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,151 miles

o/s front tyre near to wear limit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,679 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 OTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

FM05 OTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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