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FX05 OXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,687 mi
Last recorded120,687 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 OXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 120,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 120,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,797 miles

Nearside Rear outer seal weak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

underbody weak / corroded in places

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise under body corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 109,583 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise under body corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,486 miles

underbody rust not excessive

Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,447 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody rust not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,689 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box end mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box end mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,937 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,866 miles

both front tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,504 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,347 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,897 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,120 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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FX05 OXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FX05 OXR, 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 FX05 OXR registered?

FX05 OXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FX05 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 OXR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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