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FV05 MXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,778 mi
Last recorded85,778 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 81,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 77,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 67,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,028 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished.

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 25 May 2010 45,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2009 39,638 miles

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

wiring loom for a towbar tucked behind rear bumper

Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,505 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 MXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

FV05 MXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is FV05 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 MXS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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