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LA05 FGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 94,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,345 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,159 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)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,454 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,047 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,552 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,570 miles

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 FGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA05 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

LA05 FGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LA05 FGZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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