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FG55 RUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

167,136 mi
Last recorded167,136 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 167,136 miles

All direction indicators not working switch problem? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area (plate not welded/stuck on with filler) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area (plate not welded/stuck on with filler) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) insecure both rear lamps are insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

number plate lamp covers are missing

offside headlamp is slightly deteriorated

play in steering rack and/or rack ends

Pass 19 Jun 2018 153,629 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 153,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested rear box has a major hole (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 146,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 146,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 131,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,951 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 121,951 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,425 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 94,424 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,126 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,001 miles

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

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

advise engine coolant header tank is inscure

advise engine plastic cover is inscure

advise n/s/f wheel trim is damaged

advise n/s/r indicator lens is cloudy due to moisture in lens

advise rear wiper blade is split

Fail 30 Oct 2010 66,892 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advise engine coolant header tank is inscure

advise engine plastic cover is inscure

advise n/s/f wheel trim is damaged

advise n/s/r indicator lens is cloudy due to moisture in lens

advise rear wiper blade is split

Fail 30 Oct 2009 55,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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