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MT05 FXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,601 mi
Last recorded143,601 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 143,601 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 143,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,517 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 135,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 9 Apr 2014 120,156 miles

both outer sills are corroded/weak, but not holed

Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,817 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 94,817 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2008
Fail 1 May 2008 39,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 FXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT05 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

MT05 FXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 FXH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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