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FG55 YRM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,993 mi
Last recorded147,993 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YRM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,960 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front abs sensor showing signs of touching pick up ring

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension worn

Fail 11 Sep 2018 128,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front abs sensor showing signs of touching pick up ring

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2017 118,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight wear in rear suspension

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin All rear (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 106,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin All rear (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,267 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,570 miles

front pads look low / slight uneven werness to front tyres

rear in discs in very poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads look low / slight uneven werness to front tyres

rear in discs in very poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,395 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 YRM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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