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FG55 BZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,430 miles

Offside Rear door damaged slightly

Offside Rear stop lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 93,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear door damaged slightly

Offside Rear stop lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,889 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight play in front wheel

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear slight play in front wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 87,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,679 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,268 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,318 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,821 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper split

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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FG55 BZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FG55 BZW, 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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FG55 BZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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