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FG05 ETK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ETK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,660 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 137,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,517 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,328 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 112,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,009 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,813 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 ETK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

FG05 ETK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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