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FG05 AVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,835 mi
Last recorded90,835 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,075 miles

steering rack have slightly play on o/s/f

Fail 1 Oct 2011 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack have slightly play on o/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,305 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 45,305 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,020 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ registered?

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

Is FG05 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 AVZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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