MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper slightly damaged
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Centre exhaust box corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear inner flitches / end of sills slightly corroded
centre exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear inner flitches / end of sills slightly corroded
centre exhaust silencer corroded
grease around offside outer cv gaitor
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both outer sills slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear back plate (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust poor
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear back plate (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust poor
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion to exhaust
rear exhaust clamp corroded through but still secure
front tyres worn low on edges
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front tyres worn low on edges
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FG55 YRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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