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FE55 MGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,563 mi
Last recorded113,563 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,563 miles

N/S and O/S outer body sills welded and under sealed

Fail 23 Aug 2021 113,163 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill as marked in three places with yellow marker crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill as marked with yellow marker crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,555 miles

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

under side of vehicle rusty weak and welded in places

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

under side of vehicle rusty weak and welded in places

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,312 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 93,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,477 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,448 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 84,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,866 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,719 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,719 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,754 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,166 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,431 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FE55 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

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

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