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FG05 KMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,628 mi
Last recorded155,628 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 155,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,824 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,639 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 132,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,464 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 107,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges (raised tread)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,079 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on edges (raised tread)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,282 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,692 miles

Drivers rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,692 miles

Drivers rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,026 miles

drivers rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,420 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,940 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 KMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

FG05 KMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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