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FG05 WYH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,409 mi
Last recorded208,409 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 208,409 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F & N/S/R (3.6.B.4d)

N/S & O/S, Some corrosion to outer sills

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 208,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Macpherson strut incorrectly fitted (wrong hand) (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working N/S/R & O/S/R (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F & N/S/R (3.6.B.4d)

N/S & O/S, Some corrosion to outer sills

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 200,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 186,504 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills have been repaired

exhaust heat plate is loose

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 168,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads, look like there getting thin

Fail 28 Feb 2014 167,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads, look like there getting thin

Pass 8 Jan 2013 151,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is on limits

offside rear tyre is on limits

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 2 Nov 2011 133,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres have different aspect ratios

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,389 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 121,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 109,977 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,695 miles

reverse light inop dent in offside front wing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,777 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 WYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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