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FG05 URY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

235,000 mi
Last recorded235,000 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 235,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 135,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,201 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,746 miles

car been standing

Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

car been standing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2014 101,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,054 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 93,053 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear washer jet broken spraying to rear

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,253 miles

Rear exhaust silencer strap is broken.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 75,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer strap is broken.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,277 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer strap is broken.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,277 miles

Rear exhaust silencer strap is broken.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,553 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 51,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 39,653 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 URY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 URY, 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 URY registered?

FG05 URY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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