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FG55 GWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,481 mi
Last recorded80,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,481 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspect wrong mileage at last test

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,948 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspect wrong mileage at last test

Rear side lights severely affected by direction indicators

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp unit insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 66,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,057 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,804 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 61,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,689 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,061 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,840 miles

engine over heated on idle

nearside front wheel arch liner adrift

offside front wheel arch liner adrift

Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,991 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 21,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FG55 GWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

FG55 GWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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