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FG05 PYL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,210 mi
Last recorded197,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 197,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 174,362 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 153,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,215 miles

offside front disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,543 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,657 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 PYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

FG05 PYL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 PYL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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