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FG05 OPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,526 mi
Last recorded110,526 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 94,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,055 miles

parking brake low of efficency

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,310 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,719 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2015 79,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,561 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 OPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

FG05 OPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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