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FV05 JXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 96,881 miles

Emissions not tested Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2021 94,889 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,924 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 92,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,757 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,326 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre is perished

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre is perished

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,860 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,034 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,664 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,661 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,628 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,778 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 JXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

FV05 JXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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