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FV05 HGN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,439 mi
Last recorded98,439 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,439 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen damaged but does not restrict the drivers veiw of the road

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,680 miles

coolant cap missing

crack in windscreen zone b in swept area but it cant be seen from drivers seat

Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant cap missing

crack in windscreen zone b in swept area but it cant be seen from drivers seat

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,791 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 66,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 66,304 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,473 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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FV05 HGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV05 HGN, 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 FV05 HGN registered?

FV05 HGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is FV05 HGN safe to buy?

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