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FG05 AXR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,379 miles

Nearside Front outer sill starting to show weakness outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill starting to show weakness outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,107 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,125 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 66,123 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,286 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

spare tyre side wall starting to perish

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,687 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

spare tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,204 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 48,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,232 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 39,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,514 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 AXR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

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

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