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FG05 EBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 89,335 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 89,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,622 miles

rear tyre tread depths low

side repeaters discoloured

offside front tyre tread depth low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre tread depth low

rear tyre tread depths low

side repeaters discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,833 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 42,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,721 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 EBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

FG05 EBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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