MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure. (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Active. (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm <1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm <1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Wiper blade insecure.
Offside Wiper blade insecure. (detached during test, refitted)
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front outer sill corroded but not structural
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front outer sill corroded but not structural
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside front outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside front outer sill corroded
Brake pedal anti slip worn on corner.
Clutch pedal anti slip missing.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal anti slip worn on corner.
Clutch pedal anti slip missing.
Brake pedal anti slip worn.
Clutch pedal anti slip missing.
Offside wiper split at outer end
Park brake only just met requirements
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill marked in yellow. (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal anti slip worn.
Clutch pedal anti slip missing.
Park brake only just met requirements
Front washers on rear washer switch
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front washers on rear washer switch
Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear lamps slightly different
Rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear lamps slightly different
Rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated.
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Engine cover loose and noisey.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre flat.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear lamps slightly different.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Engine cover loose and noisey.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre flat.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear lamps slightly different.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Centre top windscreen has a crack not affecting the drivers view outside the swept area
Rear boot valence insecure/damaged
offside front wing mirror casing missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE05 FGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FGM, 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 FGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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