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FG55 EJF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,309 miles

Nearside Front outer heavily corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,309 miles

Nearside Front outer heavily corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,063 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,534 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,669 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2014 52,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,535 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,769 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 19,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,420 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 EJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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