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FP05 ABV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,309 mi
Last recorded185,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ABV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 185,309 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 184,963 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 140,512 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 140,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre surface cracks

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,028 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,028 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,443 miles

front discs rusty

offside rear tyre surface cracks

strap on rear silencer broken

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,825 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,780 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,501 miles

near side fron t tyre wearing on outer edge

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 ABV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP05 ABV, 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 FP05 ABV registered?

FP05 ABV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FP05 ABV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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