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FY05 UHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,415 mi
Last recorded117,415 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 117,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,027 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,018 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,828 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,951 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,723 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,702 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 UHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY05 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

FY05 UHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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