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FG55 YSD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YSD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,322 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut

Fail 20 Nov 2012 45,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,970 miles

slight side wall cracking rear tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YSD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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