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FG55 DZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 117,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 101,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 101,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel tyre badly cracked 185/65r15

Fail 22 Jun 2019 93,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel tyre badly cracked 185/65r15

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 83,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,283 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish and are cracked in the treads

Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish and are cracked in the treads

Pass 5 May 2015 60,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,266 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,266 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,202 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 39,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,845 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,845 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 28,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

rear exhaust box rear mount corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,330 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

rear exhaust box rear mount corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,876 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 DZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

FG55 DZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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