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FE55 LZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 LZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,138 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 101,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear no plate plinth insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear no plate plinth insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,116 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Outer sill

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,114 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Outer sill

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,393 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,037 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 LZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

FE55 LZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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