MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
sills getting rusty
hand brake cable rusty
rear axle rusty
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear axle rusty
hand brake cable rusty
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s/r suspension bump stop damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s/r suspension bump stop damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb in centre stop lamp not working
coolant leak
marking to screen
outer casing of rear silencer corroded
rear axle corroded
spare wheel missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb in centre stop lamp not working
coolant leak
marking to screen
outer casing of rear silencer corroded
rear axle corroded
spare wheel missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear brakes slightly binding
both rear handbrake cables not fully returning
both rear tyres worn on edges
engine coolant leaks at rear of engine
engine oil weeps
high level stop lamp incomplete
power steering pump damp
rear axle very rusty
rear exhaust rusty
rear wiper blade split
spare wheel carrier loose (no spare wheel)
stone chips in screen
vehicle needs tracking
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion Rear sub frame axel (6.1.B.2)
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion Rear sub frame axel (6.1.B.2)
Clutch pedal rubber worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
underbody sheild broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
underbody sheild broken
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine undersheild loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine undersheild loose
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
h/b travel long
rear wiper split
h/b travel long
rear wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FG55 ZGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 ZGO, 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 ZGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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