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FN05 XXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 106,798 miles

Minor leak rear section exhaust

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Sill flexing

Wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

Fail 28 Jul 2018 106,797 miles

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

Minor leak rear section exhaust

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Sill flexing

Wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,393 miles

Throttle occasionally sticks in open position.

both front tyres perished(185/65/15).

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Throttle occasionally sticks in open position.

both front tyres perished(185/65/15).

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (1.8)

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

Throttle occasionally sticks in open position.

both front tyres perished(185/65/15).

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,884 miles

Front both side tyre pressure valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damage

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both side tyre pressure valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal ruber missing

exhaust downpipe mounting bracket,broken/temp repair carried out.sercure

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,477 miles

rear panel poor repair.not seemwelded & rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,150 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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FN05 XXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 FN05 XXC, 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 FN05 XXC registered?

FN05 XXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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