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FG55 DZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,780 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,780 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on outter edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,125 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on outter edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch release bearing squeaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre starting to perrish

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator leaking at base

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch release bearing squeaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre starting to perrish

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radiator leaking at base

Pass 1 Dec 2012 61,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 61,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant bottle empty

nearside front tyre on wear limit

no spare wheel in carrier

offside front wishbone rear bush split

offside number plate lamp lens missing

signs of radiator leakling

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,759 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,558 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight cracks on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,277 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 DZJ 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 66.7%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

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

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