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FG55 DZH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 71,397 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 68,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,409 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,879 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly inner edge

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,129 miles

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

slight play os steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,557 miles

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,919 miles

rear tyres have perished sidewalls and the n/s is perished within tread, starting to seperate

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,892 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,958 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,777 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,790 miles

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

slight play o/s steering system.

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 DZH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DZH, 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 DZH registered?

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

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