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FP05 ABU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,149 mi
Last recorded158,149 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 158,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 158,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Chip in the windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield insecure

NSF tyre getting low (3.5mm)

Pass 15 May 2018 144,749 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 144,749 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 128,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wortn low outer Both front tyres sidewalls badly kerb scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiperrubber detached

Fail 16 May 2017 128,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wortn low outer Both front tyres sidewalls badly kerb scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiperrubber detached

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,709 miles

child seats

Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,687 miles

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

child seats

Pass 13 May 2015 97,669 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 97,484 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 82,393 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 69,338 miles

Exhaust backbox bracket deteriorated-Exhaust still remains adequately supported

Fail 7 May 2013 69,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust backbox bracket deteriorated-Exhaust still remains adequately supported

Pass 11 May 2012 60,208 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges

rear silencer brk corrosion

Fail 11 May 2012 60,208 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges

rear silencer brk corrosion

Pass 9 May 2011 49,875 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 35,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre cracking

unable to clearly see front pads

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,929 miles

front brake padds appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FP05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FP05 ABU, 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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FP05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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