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FG55 UCA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,639 mi
Last recorded166,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,198 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 146,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 139,986 miles

Coolant leak engine bay ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine bay ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,371 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine cover / under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,974 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine cover / under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,820 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 86,819 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,042 miles

adv. oil filler cap missing

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,041 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

adv. oil filler cap missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,406 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,445 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,883 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,464 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,443 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 UCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

FG55 UCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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