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FG05 FNH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,116 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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

Suspension components rusty/corroded front and rear

n/s rear light lense repaired

sill areas and sill backing areas have areas rusty/corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 92,116 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension components rusty/corroded front and rear

n/s rear light lense repaired

sill areas and sill backing areas have areas rusty/corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,822 miles

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,349 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,605 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear number plates (0.1 (b))

wiper blades slightly weak clearing screen

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,518 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 FNH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

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

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