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FV05 XCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,405 mi
Last recorded79,405 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,102 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 71,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to n/s/r of tailgate

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

unable to test n/s/r seat belt

o/s/r tyre sidewall is badiy cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r of tailgate

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

unable to test n/s/r seat belt

o/s/r tyre sidewall is badiy cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2008 35,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,205 miles

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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 XCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

FV05 XCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is FV05 XCX safe to buy?

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