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FG55 EJE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,366 mi
Last recorded121,366 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes X2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 121,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn X2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge is blistered (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes X2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,352 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,836 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,416 miles

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

child seat in rear

oil around o/s steering rack area

rear subframe corroded

service light on

Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

child seat in rear

oil around o/s steering rack area

rear subframe corroded

service light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 978,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,157 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,502 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 1 Nov 2012 57,785 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise damage nsf wheel arch

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,302 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,479 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking outer side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,014 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 EJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EJE, 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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FG55 EJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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