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FG05 AXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,990 mi
Last recorded173,990 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 173,990 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 173,990 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 169,215 miles

offside parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

squeak from rear possable suspenion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 169,196 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

squeak from rear possable suspenion

Pass 12 Jun 2014 154,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 146,333 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 146,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 136,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 127,678 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 120,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 112,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 106,935 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 AXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

FG05 AXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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