2005 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Petrol · FM05 CWG
2005 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 82,396 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 CWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 82,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 CWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen Xsara (FM05 CWG) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a”.
FM05 CWG Mileage History
- 19/05/202376,838 mi
- 11/06/202480,206 mi+3,368 mi
- 10/06/202581,346 mi+1,140 mi
- 09/06/202682,392 mi+1,046 mi
- 11/06/202682,396 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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