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FG55 UCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,290 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 122,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 122,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 122,372 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,063 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 116,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,653 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 39,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 UCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

FG55 UCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 UCY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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