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FM05 URU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,360 mi
Last recorded79,360 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 URU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 79,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,816 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 59,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,378 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 52,887 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 52,016 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,480 miles

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

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

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,480 miles

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

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,582 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 20,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,335 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 15,333 miles

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

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 URU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

FM05 URU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is FM05 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 URU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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