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FP05 UVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,371 mi
Last recorded117,371 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 117,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,452 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,653 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,834 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,101 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

unable to test centre rear seatbelt as trapped under dog guard

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,023 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,810 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,092 miles

O/S REAR TYRE APPROX. 2.5MM & SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,092 miles

O/S REAR TYRE APPROX. 2.5MM & SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2010 61,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2010 61,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,370 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

FP05 UVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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