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LA05 FGJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,979 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 88,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall partly perished and tread wearing slightly low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,298 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has small cut in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has small cut in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 58,617 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 58,615 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2011 51,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 51,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,236 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 38,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre compound cracking

off side rear tyre compound cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,877 miles

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

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

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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LA05 FGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA05 FGJ, 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 LA05 FGJ registered?

LA05 FGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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