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FJ55 WRE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,443 mi
Last recorded165,443 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 WRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 165,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp slightly insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2019 165,443 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp slightly insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,933 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 149,933 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 148,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,600 miles

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 141,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 116,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,593 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

engine oil level low

engine under tray adrift

offside rear tyre worn down on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake bindtng slightly,

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,545 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 WRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

FJ55 WRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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