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FG55 HNW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HNW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,236 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting band broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 109,230 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting band broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,164 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 104,162 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Boot button missing, check via rear seats

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil dip stick missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray low and damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,870 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 98,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,807 miles

Headlamp output deteriorating (both)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp output deteriorating (both)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,220 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,220 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,869 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,836 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,665 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

NSR TYRE PERISHED (185/65/15)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,067 miles

OSF TYRE ON LIMITS (185/65/15)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 HNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

FG55 HNW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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