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FG55 DZN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,007 mi
Last recorded83,007 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,007 miles

Rear bumper cracked in center

Rear wiper blade defective

Power steering reservoir damp with oil

Both front top suspension mountings have slight movement allowing coil spring to be very close to inner wing panel

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Both rear torsion bars corroded

Coolent level, low

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 83,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to housing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front top suspension mountings have slight movement allowing coil spring to be very close to inner wing panel

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Both rear torsion bars corroded

Coolent level, low

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering reservoir damp with oil

Rear bumper cracked in center

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 77,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,158 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2016 71,158 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2016 71,025 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre and slightly out of shape

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper cracked

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 65,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre and slightly out of shape

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper cracked

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear bumper damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,848 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre on very limit for tread depth

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre on very limit for tread depth

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre under inflated

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Dec 2012 46,427 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre under inflated

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,872 miles

Fuel cap cover missing

Rear plastic bumper cracked

Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front brake disc's becoming worn

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

Rear plastic bumper cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,791 miles

Nearside front tyre becoming perished on outer side wall

Nearside front tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,776 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 DZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 DZN, 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 DZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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