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FV05 PYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,905 mi
Last recorded83,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 PYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 83,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 83,903 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s+o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 65,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,848 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 51,848 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,623 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,602 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,055 miles

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

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 PYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PYH, 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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FV05 PYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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