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FY05 UHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,304 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp staying on. (7.1.5 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has several small heat cracks on inner wall

Fail 20 Apr 2018 127,282 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front lamps. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has several small heat cracks on inner wall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 126,492 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear sets (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 123,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Wall

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,525 miles

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

Turbo Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,400 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,400 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 111,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,128 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 UHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHO, 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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FY05 UHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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