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FV05 LGA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,603 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,591 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,008 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,791 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,130 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 43,130 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres surface cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,719 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 26,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,956 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on out side edge

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 LGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV05 LGA, 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 LGA registered?

FV05 LGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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