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FG05 AXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,456 miles

Nearside front top strut mount partically seized

Fail 28 Jul 2018 91,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Incorrectly positoned (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Stalk in the wrong posistion (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front top strut mount partically seized

Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose brkt (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,100 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 76,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,483 miles

7 pin towing socket cover missing

fuel flap missing

offside sill damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2013 68,483 miles

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

7 pin towing socket cover missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel flap missing

offside sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,173 miles

offside tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded and not supporting exhaust

slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 12 Mar 2011 53,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,268 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 AXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green 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 AXC, 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 AXC registered?

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

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