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FE55 CLZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,057 mi
Last recorded96,057 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,057 miles

n/s front drive shaft seal leaking

o/s front sill has corrision

stains on petrol tank

Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,057 miles

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

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

n/s front drive shaft seal leaking

o/s front sill has corrision

stains on petrol tank

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,179 miles

Offside Front sill heavy corrision

Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount snapped off (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front sill heavy corrision

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,123 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,391 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,029 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 56,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R, Centre and O/S/R seats

Marks on O/S/F brake Disc

Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f marks on brake disc

Fail 22 Oct 2010 45,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,423 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 39,423 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,688 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,437 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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FE55 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FE55 CLZ, 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 FE55 CLZ registered?

FE55 CLZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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