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FG05 EUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,003 mi
Last recorded154,003 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 154,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2019 154,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2018 139,805 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 139,805 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,157 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,290 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,044 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,996 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front brake pads getting low

n/s front and rear tyres on legal limit

o/s front tyre getting low

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,114 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 EUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EUJ, 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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FG05 EUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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