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FG05 ETU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,857 mi
Last recorded121,857 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ETU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,857 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 123,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2024 105,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 95,203 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 95,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,302 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,302 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,583 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 86,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts

Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts

Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to show signs of age

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Jan 2018 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to show signs of age

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,949 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 seats

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,949 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven n/s 150 o/s 220 (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish sidewall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 seats

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,845 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 47,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,292 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,312 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,486 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,486 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,157 miles

corrosion ridge on front disc edges, and pads appear to be getting down

n/side front tyre close to wear limit on outer edge, and wall scuffed,recommend replacement and tracking is checked

Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,946 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 ETU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

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

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