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FG55 GWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

Fail 22 Jul 2017 63,531 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge's

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall / perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2014 51,548 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,422 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 49,422 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 24 Nov 2012 43,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,021 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 37,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 30,094 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,744 miles

light scuffing to outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,149 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 GWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

FG55 GWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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