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FP05 OGC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 OGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,087 miles

Fuel filler hose perished

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 134,087 miles

Fuel filler hose perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 130,178 miles

Fuel filler to tank hose badly perished

Fail 18 Jan 2021 130,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel filler to tank hose badly perished

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,433 miles

N/s/f arb link rod boots deteriorated

N/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

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

O/s wiper smears screen slightly

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f outer sill slightly soft

Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,984 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f outer sill slightly soft

Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,628 miles

EML on!!

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s outer sill soft/corroding

power steering pump & pipes damp

rear tyres perished

small oil & water leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,628 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

small oil & water leaks

EML on!!

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s outer sill soft/corroding

power steering pump & pipes damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,013 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on limits, small cuts & perished

rear brakes noisy

small oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,013 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on limits, small cuts & perished

rear brakes noisy

small oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,009 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,769 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

high level stop light incomplete

Fail 11 Apr 2015 107,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

high level stop light incomplete

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,489 miles

REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

TOP ENGINE COVER LOOSE

Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

TOP ENGINE COVER LOOSE

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,604 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WEARING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INCOMPLETE

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WEARING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INCOMPLETE

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ...EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND GET OUT OF SHAPE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,701 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 23 Apr 2012 78,701 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,575 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,308 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED TWICE

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FP05 OGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FP05 OGC, 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 FP05 OGC registered?

FP05 OGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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