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FG05 ANX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,878 mi
Last recorded99,878 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ANX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak ()

light on dash

Fail 29 Dec 2016 99,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing engine oil cap (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak ()

light on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,738 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,000 miles

Driver side door mirror glass does not stay in position

Fuel flap does not close properly

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,399 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,186 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 34,186 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 29,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,958 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,221 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on outert edge

Fail 13 Mar 2009 22,221 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on outert edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 17,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,107 miles

fuel filler flap missing

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 ANX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG05 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

FG05 ANX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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