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FM05 OTH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link dust boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn grabing

Offside Rear sill damage

Fail 6 Jul 2016 115,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded throw (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded throw (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link dust boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn grabing

Offside Rear sill damage

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,050 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,115 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,007 miles

srs light showing a fault

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,034 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 82,034 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,211 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,296 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 OTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM05 OTH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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