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FV05 HGG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

152,867 mi
Last recorded152,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,092 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 146,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 138,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 138,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,795 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 131,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 125,220 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 125,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,464 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,988 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 85,933 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 72,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,141 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest further investigation of front brake pad condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest further investigation of front brake pad condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,412 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 29,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,638 miles

f/n/s inner brake pad looks to be wearing thin

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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FV05 HGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV05 HGG, 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 FV05 HGG registered?

FV05 HGG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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