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FV05 MXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,618 mi
Last recorded129,618 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 129,618 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,415 miles

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,484 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 12 May 2011 50,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 43,669 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 43,664 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 36,474 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 21,360 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 MXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

FV05 MXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FV05 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 MXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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