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FP05 YVH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,930 mi
Last recorded224,930 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 224,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 225,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 225,681 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 221,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 221,388 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 223,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,167 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,127 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 YVH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

FP05 YVH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FP05 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 YVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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