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FG05 OSD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,012 mi
Last recorded74,012 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OSD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,012 miles

wiper mechanism fouling bodywork

Fail 1 Mar 2017 74,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

wiper mechanism fouling bodywork

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,450 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,287 miles

20mm crack out side of zone a of windscreen

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

child seae fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,287 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

20mm crack out side of zone a of windscreen

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

child seae fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG05 OSD?

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What year was FG05 OSD registered?

FG05 OSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is FG05 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 OSD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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