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MT05 FVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,040 miles

2 Exhaust brackets corroding, and front brackets broken, but exhaust still secure

2 Rear tyres low

All wiper blades worns

Front No Plate cracking

Nearside front tyre balding on edges, and close to legal tread markers

Offside Front tyre feathering heavily on edges recommend immediate change

Offside front tyre close to legal tread markers, and balding on edges.

Rust on front and Rear suspension components

front brake disc's worn and rusty

slight leak on power steering rack, and pump

Fail 12 Aug 2016 123,040 miles

2 Exhaust brackets corroding, and front brackets broken, but exhaust still secure

2 Rear tyres low

All wiper blades worns

Front No Plate cracking

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre balding on edges, and close to legal tread markers

Offside Front tyre feathering heavily on edges recommend immediate change

Offside front tyre close to legal tread markers, and balding on edges.

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

Rust on front and Rear suspension components

front brake disc's worn and rusty

slight leak on power steering rack, and pump

Pass 20 May 2015 112,807 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 112,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 105,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 88,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 79,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 60,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,675 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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MT05 FVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT05 FVP, 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 MT05 FVP registered?

MT05 FVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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