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FE55 VZG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,744 mi
Last recorded128,744 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 128,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 124,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 124,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 120,727 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 120,727 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,381 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 119,381 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 110,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 103,158 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,744 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,744 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,926 miles

Brake hoses slightly corroded on ferrules all round.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 55,522 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,393 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,620 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,308 miles

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

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 VZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

FE55 VZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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