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FG55 EAW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust bracket weld broken/corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 102,264 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 102,075 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust deteriorated and clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

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

Pass 11 May 2017 97,522 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,175 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,150 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

engine warning lamp on

Fail 5 Jun 2014 86,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills damaged

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills damaged

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,262 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 32,845 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,922 miles

centre rear and drivers side rear seat insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2008 30,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear and drivers side rear seat insecure

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 EAW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 EAW, 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 EAW registered?

FG55 EAW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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