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FG55 GWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,853 mi
Last recorded154,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 154,853 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger has been repaired

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot leaking grease slightly, but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 145,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger temp repair

Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box hanger temp repair

Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,172 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working pos bulb holder (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box hanger temp repair

Pass 22 Apr 2017 131,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 118,265 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box hanger has temp repair

Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,905 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

reare exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 1 May 2014 86,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tempory repair to rear silencer support strap/mounting

Pass 14 May 2013 73,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer support strap corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 73,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer support strap corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 61,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

tempory repair to nearside number plate light ...recomend new handle/light cover fitted asap

Pass 9 May 2012 61,829 miles

tempory repair to nearside number plate light ...recomend new handle/light cover fitted asap

Pass 10 May 2011 48,544 miles

front discs worn

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

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

Pass 12 May 2010 34,783 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,951 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,925 miles

N/S inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,232 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 GWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

FG55 GWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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