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FG54 UKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,303 mi
Last recorded76,303 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 UKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,303 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x3 ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,062 miles

spare tyre missing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,059 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)

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/r light cluster damaged not showing whitelight though

advise o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge still legal though.

advise spare tyre missing

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/r light cluster damaged not showing whitelight though

advise o/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge still legal though.

advise spare tyre missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,544 miles

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

nearside front outer edge of tyre showing signs of wear and also outer surface of tyre cracked not to ply or cords

offside front inner edge of tyre showing signs of wear.

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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FG54 UKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG54 UKX, 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 FG54 UKX registered?

FG54 UKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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