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FM05 OTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,017 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 114,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 102,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,716 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,700 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,290 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)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,118 miles

Nearside slight play inner steering rack

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

spare tyre below 1.6mm

Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

spare tyre below 1.6mm

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

Nearside slight play inner steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,522 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,121 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,119 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,854 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,818 miles

Cluch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 OTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

FM05 OTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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