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FG55 UDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,219 mi
Last recorded85,219 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,219 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall worn

Fail 18 Jan 2016 84,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,784 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,122 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre has crack on sidewall not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,596 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 47,596 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,646 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,660 miles

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 UDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

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

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