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FG05 PZY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,975 mi
Last recorded120,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 120,973 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 115,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,067 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 111,067 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 97,941 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 97,941 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 90,444 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 86,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,500 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL AT FRONT (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 78,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL AT FRONT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,803 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 66,736 miles

Nearside 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 application

handbrake travel

offside rear brake binding slightly

wear to front brake pads

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,075 miles

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

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,235 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,533 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 PZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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