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FJ55 WRD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 WRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,633 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

near side front tyre 2mm

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2023 70,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

near side front tyre 2mm

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2022 68,739 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 68,739 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side rear and near side front tyres 2mm

Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

off side rear and near side front tyres 2mm

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,398 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cracks between tread to near side rear tire

Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,398 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cracks between tread to near side rear tire

Fail 2 Dec 2020 65,383 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,694 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2019 62,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,421 miles

dampness round near side steering rack gaiter

off side and near side front sections of outer sills weak

surface cracks between tread to near side rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

dampness round near side steering rack gaiter

off side and near side front sections of outer sills weak

surface cracks between tread to near side rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,078 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,223 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,670 miles

cracks between tread to near side rear

dampness round near side steering rack gaiter

Fail 24 Jun 2015 52,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks between tread to near side rear

dampness round near side steering rack gaiter

off side and near side front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,949 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,079 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,103 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracking to front tyres.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,914 miles

cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,640 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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FJ55 WRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FJ55 WRD, 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 FJ55 WRD registered?

FJ55 WRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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