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FG05 EUL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,860 mi
Last recorded152,860 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill as slight damage

Fail 25 Aug 2022 152,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 147,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 147,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 125,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 113,305 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 113,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,732 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 105,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 97,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,944 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,116 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,079 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,160 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,971 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EUL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

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

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