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FE05 FGP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,803 mi
Last recorded144,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 144,803 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 134,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside outer sill getting weak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 134,030 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside outer sill getting weak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,331 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insucure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,709 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

nearside wiper deterioated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,602 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 FGP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGP, 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 FE05 FGP registered?

FE05 FGP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 FGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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