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FM05 URV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,699 mi
Last recorded65,699 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,699 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2016 62,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 59,651 miles

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Dec 2015 59,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,826 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,201 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,175 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,610 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre perished!

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 43,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear tyre perished!

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,901 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 28,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 URV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

FM05 URV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is FM05 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 URV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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