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FG55 HPC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,473 mi
Last recorded159,473 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 159,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn inner and outer edges 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount rough on rotation

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 159,472 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn inner and outer edges 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount rough on rotation

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 145,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 140,745 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 140,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 137,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres edges worn and perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear trim missing to tail gate causing no plate light to show white light to rear/ temp repair with tape (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,738 miles

slight damage to outer sills vehicle has been incorrectly jacked

slight play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,513 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 95,513 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 89,516 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 81,384 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 74,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,944 miles

Both rear tyres have small crakes around the walls !

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,596 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,024 miles

rear back box clamp corroded

rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,335 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,726 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,936 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 HPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPC, 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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FG55 HPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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