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CF05 FGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 114,041 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Offside front and nearside front tyres heavily perished and worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres heavily perished and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 5 May 2018 113,459 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear mounting strap broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Offside front and nearside front tyres heavily perished and worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres heavily perished and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edges.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 9 May 2017 101,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 4mm but worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 4mm but worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 92,797 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 92,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,057 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,408 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,659 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,080 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 53,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,579 miles

osr indicator starting to flash white--front brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osr indicator starting to flash white--front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,581 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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CF05 FGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF05 FGX, 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 CF05 FGX registered?

CF05 FGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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