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FE55 UHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 124,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,272 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 121,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when lights turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sill (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 118,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 113,022 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,493 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached backbox (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,348 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,180 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 89,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,814 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,276 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,266 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,621 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 UHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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