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FG55 ZGM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,491 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone (2.4.F.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,722 miles

slight play in offside front drop link arm

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,884 miles

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

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

slight play nearside front suspension

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,655 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,629 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,844 miles

nearside front rack-n pinion gater small split in rubber

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,444 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre wall surface cracks

Fail 12 Oct 2009 42,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre wall surface cracks

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,069 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge near limit

possible front brake pads getting low

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 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZGM, 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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What year was FG55 ZGM registered?

FG55 ZGM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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