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FN05 XXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 127,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 127,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 122,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 May 2017 122,909 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount loose (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 117,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 117,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,833 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 78,356 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 78,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear back box bracket broken but still suporting exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,104 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 70,021 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing at time of test

nearside sill damaged at time of test

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 6 Aug 2010 60,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing.

front offside and nearside brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,337 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing.

front offside and nearside brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,857 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 43,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,287 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 XXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FN05 XXS, 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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FN05 XXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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