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FG55 YRZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,727 miles

Rear axle corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill has a corrosion hole

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill badly corroded and very thin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noisy

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 96,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill has a corrosion hole

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill badly corroded and very thin (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noisy

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,899 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing

offside front outer sill is corroded slightly

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,346 miles

nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Fail 25 Oct 2021 85,346 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread is wearing low on edges

nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,176 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 63,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,563 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,467 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 46,467 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,161 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,263 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 YRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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