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FG05 AFJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,635 mi
Last recorded75,635 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 75,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 74,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 73,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 72,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,541 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 69,468 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 68,416 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 68,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,750 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades streaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm and cuts in tyre tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge 2mm and cracking within tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 1mm

offside rear tyre cracking within tyre tread

slight damage to offside rear lamp lense

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades streaking slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm and cuts in tyre tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge 2mm and cracking within tyre tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 1mm

offside rear tyre cracking within tyre tread

slight damage to offside rear lamp lense

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades streaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge 2mm

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge 3mm

rear exhaust support strap corroded through

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,967 miles

front wiper blades streaking slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,542 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,652 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear wiper blade split

right hand rear tyre outer wall has suface cracks

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,418 miles

sidewalls on both front tyres cracked.

sidewalls on o/s/r tyre cracked.

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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FG05 AFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG05 AFJ, 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 FG05 AFJ registered?

FG05 AFJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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