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FG55 DZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,477 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhust bracket broken but still adequatelty suported

n/s/r tyre perished

unable to see front disc pads

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,920 miles

front brake pads 2/3's worn.

light scratches and small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads 2/3's worn.

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm, spare new. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

light scratches and small stone chips in the windscreen.

trim missing from rear boot lid.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,668 miles

Both rear passenger doors do not open from the inside.

Both rear tyres perished and worn to approx 4mm each.

Child seats fitted nearside and offside rear not allowing a FULL inspection of adult belts

Rear wiper blade split on ends

Windscreen cracked nearside, not in wiper swept area.

dog guard fitted in rear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,036 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

n/s of windscreen cracked but not in wiper sweep.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 93,976 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front indicators faded.

both front tyre tread depths 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

drivers outer door trim insecure.

handbrake travel high.

n/s headlight reflector discoloured.

o/s door strap noisey.

o/s of front bumper cracked.

throttle stiff to opperate.

various light scratches in windscreen.

various underbody corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,036 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped + pads low (3mm).

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished.

n/s of windscreen cracked but not in wiper sweep.

o/s/r tyre underinflated.

unable to fully inspect both rear outer adult belts due too child seats being fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,927 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 DZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG55 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

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

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