MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both sills feel slightly fragile.
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both sills feel slightly fragile.
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
spare tyre deflated
Spare tyre defective
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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 ETD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?
FG05 ETD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is FG05 ETD safe to buy?
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