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FE05 FHG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2020 85,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,009 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 85,009 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,489 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,998 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust back box bracket

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,579 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,499 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,347 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,835 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,328 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 41,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,315 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

FE05 FHG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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