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FE05 FGM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,985 mi
Last recorded199,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 199,985 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 199,102 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2020 189,608 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 189,602 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 179,092 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 179,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 169,895 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on corner.

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 169,744 miles

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.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,875 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

Clutch pedal anti slip missing.

Offside wiper split at outer end

Park brake only just met requirements

Fail 27 Mar 2017 159,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,131 miles

Front washers on rear washer switch

Fail 8 Mar 2016 146,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,247 miles

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.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 133,172 miles

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.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,288 miles

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.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,259 miles

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.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 108,156 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 108,156 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,023 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 95,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,489 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 40,576 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 40,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,114 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 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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