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FG55 ZGO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,861 mi
Last recorded145,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 145,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sills getting rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,188 miles

hand brake cable rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2020 137,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 131,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 131,805 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2018 126,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,519 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,519 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 119,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,966 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 113,966 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,602 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,602 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,856 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,856 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,511 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine undersheild loose

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,403 miles

h/b travel long

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 52,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 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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