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FM05 URF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

240,731 mi
Last recorded240,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 URF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 240,731 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in inside sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 5 Aug 2017 240,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in inside sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 4 Aug 2016 235,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 235,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 231,275 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly wearing on the inside edges

Slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 14 Jul 2015 231,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly wearing on the inside edges

Slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Jul 2014 227,313 miles

Bonnet pull inside car is broken

Nearside rear light lense slight damage

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 222,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 222,643 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 149,700 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 135,186 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 134,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 122,722 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 122,722 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

brake disks worn

windscreen cracked lower

Pass 17 Jul 2009 109,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 109,121 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 95,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,461 miles

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

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

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 URF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

FM05 URF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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