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FG55 EDC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,130 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 123,839 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,950 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,357 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,356 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,322 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 91,466 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,898 miles

Nearside front bumper damaged

Rear seats removed at time of test

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,829 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 22 Aug 2011 78,097 miles

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

N/S brake sticking on slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,097 miles

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

N/S brake sticking on slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,447 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear EXhaust Silencer Monting Rusted And Snapped But Still Supporting EXhaust.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,447 miles

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Rear EXhaust Silencer Monting Rusted And Snapped But Still Supporting EXhaust.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 73,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 73,393 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,360 miles

Front number plate is cracked but is still secure and is still visiable.

Rear exhaust silencer strap is corroded but is still secure.

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 EDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

FG55 EDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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