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FV05 XCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 123,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 123,264 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,114 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 116,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,717 miles

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

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

offside mirror taped up for support

Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 57,932 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 30,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,275 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 XCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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