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FV05 XDB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XDB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on 2-3mm has got a nail in tyre tread & worn on edges getting close to inner cords

Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure center rear seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split to inner cords on outer side wall 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on 2-3mm has got a nail in tyre tread & worn on edges getting close to inner cords

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,589 miles

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 185/65/15

both front drop link gaiters perishing

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

play in both front track rod ends (boarderline)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 185/65/15

both front drop link gaiters perishing

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

play in both front track rod ends (boarderline)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 86,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread

both front drop link gaiters perishing

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

play in both front track rod ends (boarderline)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,810 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,479 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,479 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,159 miles

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERRISHING

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,857 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 XDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

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

Is FV05 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 XDB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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