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FE05 FGA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,295 miles

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

front subframe starting to rust

o/s rear service brake low efficiency

Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,295 miles

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

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

front subframe starting to rust

o/s rear service brake low efficiency

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,970 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe corroding

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear silencer sections corroded

slight blow on rear box

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,970 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front subframe corroding

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear silencer sections corroded

slight blow on rear box

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake low efficiency

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r axle bearings worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust clamp corroded

front subframe rusty

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front disc scored

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,899 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,899 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 85,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,228 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 75,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,732 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,179 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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FE05 FGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE05 FGA, 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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FE05 FGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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