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FB05 HGD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 132,080 miles

both sills are corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 132,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both sills are corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 123,740 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS WEAK/CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 105,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 105,731 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking INTO RACK (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DUE TO CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,449 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,442 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,868 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,412 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,765 miles

front tyres perrished/worn close to marker bars

Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres perrished/worn close to marker bars

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,858 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,858 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,886 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 17,929 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FB05 HGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FB05 HGD, 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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FB05 HGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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