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FV05 KNB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,523 mi
Last recorded77,523 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KNB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 77,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 77,156 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,188 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 71,180 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached two bracket broken at rear only one holding exhaust on (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion to rear under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,904 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,903 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,179 miles

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge, o/s front wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 49,179 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge, o/s front wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,323 miles

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,820 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,734 miles

Nearside 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 KNB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 FV05 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

FV05 KNB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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