MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear shock absorbers are corroding
Lower engine has signs of oil leaks
N/s front tyre is wearing low and has cracks around the tread
N/s rear tyre has cracks around the tread
Both rear shock absorbers are corroding
Engine oil leaking from lower side and gearbox
O/s front tyre worn low on inner and outer edge
Brake steel pipe across rear axle to o/s flexible hose, is corroding in several areas
Lower engine/gearbox has oil leaking.
N/s rear parking brake cable outer sheath has deteriorated.
O/s rear shock absorber corroding
Spare tyre is worn
Both rear shock absorbers corroding
N/s rear brake steel pipe corroding
Oil leaks around lower gearbox/oil sump area
Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded
O/s front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
Rear N/s brake steel pipe has slight corrosion
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear axle corroding
Signs of engine oil leaks
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/s front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear N/s brake steel pipe has slight corrosion
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear axle corroding
Signs of engine oil leaks
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
clutch fault
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG05 ERV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?
FG05 ERV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is FG05 ERV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG05 ERV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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