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FV05 HWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,738 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,781 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 51,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 48,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 42,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,326 miles

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

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 HWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

FV05 HWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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