MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill in 2 places marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front nail
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Body has an unsafe modification outer sill has 2 holes *marked* (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front nail
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated
Offside Rear sill damaged
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
offside rear footbrake noisey
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 ETE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?
FG05 ETE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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