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FG05 ETY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,594 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2022 165,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2021 156,051 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 156,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

power steering pipes loose

Pass 4 Feb 2020 149,303 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 149,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,132 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 138,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,659 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,659 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,183 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 106,183 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,558 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 98,558 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre cracking on outer wall

osr tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,213 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,456 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,189 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,871 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 ETY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

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

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