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FD55 AOY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,205 mi
Last recorded177,205 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 AOY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 177,205 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn operates when side lamps switched on (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 161,727 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 161,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 141,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 115,322 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 18 Dec 2015 103,459 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,030 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 94,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 84,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,319 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,106 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 62,106 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 20 Dec 2010 51,528 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,466 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,666 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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FD55 AOY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD55 AOY, 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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FD55 AOY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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