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FG55 DZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,196 mi
Last recorded119,196 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,196 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 119,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,119 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,884 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,812 miles

"clicking" noise from under side of engine when pulling away

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brakes noisey

slight engine oil leak

spare wheel perished / cords exposed 185/65 R15 H 2005

Fail 22 Dec 2015 72,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

"clicking" noise from under side of engine when pulling away

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brakes noisey

slight engine oil leak

spare wheel perished / cords exposed 185/65 R15 H 2005

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,004 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 53,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,130 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,132 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,124 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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FG55 DZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG55 DZC, 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 FG55 DZC registered?

FG55 DZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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