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FV05 JXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,789 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area near prev repair ( not structural ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,621 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area near prev repair ( not structural ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,892 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,058 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 89,057 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,527 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component ram (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,527 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component ram (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside wiper rubber split on end

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,088 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2014 11,600 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED.REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,899 miles

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,742 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,742 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 46,338 miles

rear tyres starting to crack / slight deteriated

Pass 19 May 2009 37,174 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 37,174 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 29,048 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 JXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

FV05 JXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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