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FG55 YHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,689 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 118,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 109,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 100,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,193 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 89,193 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,345 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light is on

exhaust back box bracket is broken

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,323 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,356 miles

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

damage to nearside rear

front brake discs worn & possible brake pads low

offside front tyre worn on edges & close to limits & perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle & damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2009 19,269 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 19,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,793 miles

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 YHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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