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FG55 GWF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,130 mi
Last recorded124,130 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,948 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,454 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 108,445 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

front turbo cover heat sheld adrift.

rear exhaust mount rusted but suporting rear box.

Pass 16 May 2012 87,399 miles

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

o/s/f tyer has cut no cordes exposed.

Fail 15 May 2012 87,362 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyer has cut no cordes exposed.

Pass 13 May 2011 73,202 miles

Nearside front tyre kerb damaged.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,997 miles

front discs badly lipped and worn

nsr tyre deteriorated

osr brakes noisey

rear discs lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,827 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 GWF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

FG55 GWF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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