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FG55 EBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,465 mi
Last recorded145,465 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 145,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 145,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth <3.0mm, 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth <3.0mm, 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 124,121 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth <3.0mm, 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth <3.0mm, 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,714 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,743 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,019 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leaks

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,382 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 56,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 EBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBO, 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 EBO registered?

FG55 EBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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