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NU05 FGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,853 mi
Last recorded116,853 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,853 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,777 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 98,772 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,021 miles

nsr and osr tyres worn inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,013 miles

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

nsr and osr tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,475 miles

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Fail 8 Mar 2017 82,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,081 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn at edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,744 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)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,883 miles

exhaust strap broken at rear

nsr tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust strap broken at rear

nsr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,899 miles

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

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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,622 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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NU05 FGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU05 FGX, 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 NU05 FGX registered?

NU05 FGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 FGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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