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DG55 FCP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,771 mi
Last recorded96,771 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 96,771 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting bolt loose

Pass 2 May 2017 86,797 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 86,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) resecured (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling drop link (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Oil leak sump plug area ()

front fog lights inoperative

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both outter sills damaged

damage to offside front inner wing

nearside front inner mud guard missing

offside front brake hose not cliped in on shock

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both outter sills damaged

damage to offside front inner wing

nearside front inner mud guard missing

offside front brake hose not cliped in on shock

offside front headlamp has slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,775 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,251 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 17,201 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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DG55 FCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG55 FCP, 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 DG55 FCP registered?

DG55 FCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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