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FL55 JYG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 151,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 122,040 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,462 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 115,462 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,230 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 98,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,691 miles

Fixed seat cover over rear passenger seats

foreign registration plates

Pass 3 Nov 2008
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,649 miles

spare tyre worn close to limit

Fail 27 Aug 2008 30,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre worn close to limit

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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FL55 JYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL55 JYG, 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 FL55 JYG registered?

FL55 JYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 JYG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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