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FP05 VTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 131,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,196 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 129,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

screen scratched

Fail 26 Oct 2016 121,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket brocken

screen scratched

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,329 miles

sills borderline

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

sills borderline

Fail 1 Nov 2014 103,042 miles

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

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

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

ns sill borderline

rear exhaust bracket tempory

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,042 miles

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

ns sill borderline

rear exhaust bracket tempory

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,889 miles

Advise slight vibraition on steering.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 86,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Advise slight vibraition on steering.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,719 miles

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

steering power system rough

Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering power system rough

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,732 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 VTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

FP05 VTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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