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FM05 VRN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,050 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 107,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,292 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,287 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 100,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,463 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,270 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,315 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 VRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

Is FM05 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 VRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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