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FV05 XCH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,407 mi
Last recorded100,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 100,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 93,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,124 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various brake and suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,185 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 74,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,754 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,280 miles

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes need attention soon

Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre low

O/s/r tyre very poor and low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,016 miles

front brakes need urgent attention

osr tyre poor

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,304 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust poor.

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,116 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 22,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,377 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 XCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

FV05 XCH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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