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FG05 FNF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,310 miles

Front tyres cracking & worn on inner edges

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,722 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear tyre cracking at o/s

Fail 9 Jun 2025 113,722 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

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

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear tyre cracking at o/s

Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,234 miles

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,434 miles

Corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,743 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 98,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,115 miles

Damage to o/s front bumper

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play in it

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,782 miles

Corrosion on n/s front outer sill

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Outer sills starting to bubble

Pass 19 May 2016 71,163 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 66,739 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 66,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 May 2014 63,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,576 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,370 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 FNF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

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

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