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FG05 BWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 145,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,710 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Power steering cap missing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 129,280 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Power steering cap missing

Rear boot / tail gate release button damaged as well as number plate lamp unit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,264 miles

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,192 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,443 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,575 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 BWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

FG05 BWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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