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FP05 RUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,030 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 63,741 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 53,807 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres & offside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 48,171 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 48,171 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,522 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

exhaust back box hanger bracket corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 44,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

exhaust back box hanger bracket corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,610 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged/no cords exposed

exhaust back box bracket strap broken/ exhaust still adequately supported

major oil leak

offside side mirror casing damaged

osr and nsr tyre perished/cracking outer/centre

possible radiator leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Sep 2017 42,610 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged/no cords exposed

exhaust back box bracket strap broken/ exhaust still adequately supported

major oil leak

offside side mirror casing damaged

osr and nsr tyre perished/cracking outer/centre

possible radiator leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,539 miles

Offside Mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 40,510 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward section of sill. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward section of sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

offside side mirror damaged but still secure

oil leak

radiator fan constantly on

rear wiper blade excessive split

Fail 9 Jul 2015 37,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,559 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,484 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,129 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 14,680 miles

damage to sidewall nsf tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,205 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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FP05 RUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

FP05 RUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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