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FG05 FNC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,457 mi
Last recorded146,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 146,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 142,163 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 142,163 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper are working slow

Pass 20 Apr 2023 140,288 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 131,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,045 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,701 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,746 miles

rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,437 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,437 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,479 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 42,674 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,884 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 FNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

FG05 FNC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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