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FY05 TGJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,906 mi
Last recorded157,906 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 157,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage within swept area but does not affect driver's view of the road

Fail 25 Jul 2017 133,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage within swept area but does not affect driver's view of the road

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage within swept area but does not affect driver's view of the road

Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,190 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage within swept area but does not affect driver's view of the road

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage within swept area but does not affect driver's view of the road

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage within swept area but does not affect driver's view of the road

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,558 miles

slight noise from o/s/r bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2012 61,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 54,555 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 54,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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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FY05 TGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY05 TGJ, 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 FY05 TGJ registered?

FY05 TGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 TGJ safe to buy?

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