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FG05 AVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,267 mi
Last recorded177,267 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 177,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 153,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 127,746 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust strap broken but still secure

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,189 miles

EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN BUT SECURE

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,239 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust strap broken but secure

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,718 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,877 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,877 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,710 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 AVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

FG05 AVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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