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FM05 CWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 CWG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 81,346 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 72,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,622 miles

chips to screen

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chips to screen

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,520 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 12 May 2017 56,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,977 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,661 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,759 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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FM05 CWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FM05 CWG, 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 FM05 CWG registered?

FM05 CWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is FM05 CWG safe to buy?

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