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FG05 AVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,779 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill repairs painted/undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2022 116,745 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

sill repairs painted/undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 111,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,887 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,332 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside sill weak

both front tyres worn on edges

items removed from view

Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,315 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside sill weak

both front tyres worn on edges

items removed from view

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,296 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 77,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,028 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 62,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,903 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 40,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,738 miles

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

screen cracked at base outside zone

Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

screen cracked at base outside zone

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 AVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

FG05 AVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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