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FG05 AKU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 125,085 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 125,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,548 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,827 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,573 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,573 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,174 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear tailbox support strap broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,432 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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FG05 AKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AKU, 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 AKU registered?

FG05 AKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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