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FV05 XCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,505 mi
Last recorded65,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,498 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,646 miles

o/s/f lower arm P-bush wearing

o/s/f seat frame wearing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,645 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f lower arm P-bush wearing

o/s/f seat frame wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,463 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,101 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 43,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

high level brake lamp inscure

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,791 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 29,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCF, 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 XCF registered?

FV05 XCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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