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FT05 AZV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,458 mi
Last recorded95,458 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,458 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 88,142 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,296 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 84,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FROM JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM CYLENDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LEAKING ON TO DISC (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,645 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 79,635 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,328 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 76,297 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,554 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,084 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 65,427 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,364 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,907 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 56,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2013 51,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2012 47,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,859 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,531 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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FT05 AZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FT05 AZV, 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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FT05 AZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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