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FG05 AXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2017 88,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 75,765 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,997 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,746 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 21 Jan 2014 59,746 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,879 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,551 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 AXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

FG05 AXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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