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FT05 DYP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,737 mi
Last recorded152,737 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 DYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 152,737 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 152,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas pipes under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trye worn outer shoulder close too limit and tread blocks perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulder and close to limit

hub caps fitted whell bolts not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 149,178 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,062 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust corroded and exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2019 142,056 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

exhaust corroded and exhaust bracket broken

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,244 miles

front a/c pipe leaking

oil level close to minimum

rear exhaust bracket rusted away system still secure

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Mar 2018 136,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front a/c pipe leaking

oil level close to minimum

rear exhaust bracket rusted away system still secure

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Feb 2017 132,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 129,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 122,807 miles

nearside front tyre is cut close to the cords on outer wall (185-65-15)

nearside rear tyre is in poor conditon, aged and cracking (185-65-15 DOT'05)

offside front tyre has multiple cuts close to the cords on outer wall (185-65-15)

offside rear tyre is cut close to the cords on outer wall (185-65-15)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 122,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level is below minimum

nearside front tyre is cut close to the cords on outer wall (185-65-15)

nearside rear tyre is in poor conditon, aged and cracking (185-65-15 DOT'05)

offside front tyre has multiple cuts close to the cords on outer wall (185-65-15)

offside rear tyre is cut close to the cords on outer wall (185-65-15)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,613 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 DYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FT05 DYP, 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 FT05 DYP registered?

FT05 DYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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