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FY05 MHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,111 mi
Last recorded87,111 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,111 miles

Front Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe into caliper badly bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,666 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,472 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack or pipes (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack or pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,937 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,831 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 16,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,733 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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FY05 MHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY05 MHF, 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 FY05 MHF registered?

FY05 MHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2005.

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