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FG05 KNO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,530 mi
Last recorded111,530 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KNO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 76,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,119 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,119 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,637 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,845 miles

rear exhaust strap rusted

Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust strap rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,962 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,962 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing/ lipped

rear brake discs heavily corroding + both rear brakes hanging on slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,122 miles

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

ns sill damaged. rear seats folded.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

ns sill damaged. rear seats folded.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,809 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 16,809 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal antislip missing

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 KNO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNO, 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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FG05 KNO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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