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FM05 URH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 URH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 123,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure see outer sill (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure see outer sill (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,745 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,805 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 105,549 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,790 miles

Ns outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,914 miles

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

Offside Front Wearing On Outer Edge, Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls And Treaded Areas Perishing Close To The limits, Nearside Front Outer Sill Feels Soft Not In M.O.T. Testable Area

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wearing On Outer Edge, Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls And Treaded Areas Perishing Close To The limits, Nearside Front Outer Sill Feels Soft Not In M.O.T. Testable Area

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,006 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 63,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,339 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 URH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol 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 URH, 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 URH registered?

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

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