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FG05 AXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,761 mi
Last recorded132,761 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,777 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 126,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and devoid of tread inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and devoid of tread inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,613 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,931 miles

front brakepads are wearing low.

slight play in nearside track rod end.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,463 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,900 miles

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

Front discs have slight lip

Off side rear tyre has some cut in tread area but no cords can be seen

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

Spare wheel second secure is slightly insecure causing it to rattle

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,379 miles

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

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 AXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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