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FG55 EBL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,204 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,933 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 70,933 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,287 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 64,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 56,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,879 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 1 May 2018 44,052 miles

Clutch anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 44,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Clutch anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 37,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,495 miles

SMALL CHIP LOWER CENTRE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,483 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 EBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

FG55 EBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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