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FG05 AWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026
Pass 10 Jan 2025 177,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 168,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,267 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 159,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,672 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 125,518 miles

exhaust back box corroded around clamp

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,393 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,393 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,248 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,320 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 92,627 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 69,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,227 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 AWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

FG05 AWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FG05 AWZ safe to buy?

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