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FG55 EAF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective On limit (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

rear sub-frame/beam axle - corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 80,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear sub-frame/beam axle - corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,401 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,602 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,544 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,126 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,826 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,088 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,088 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,544 miles

osr tyre starting to perish

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 EAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

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

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