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FL55 ZNG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,008 mi
Last recorded123,008 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 ZNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 123,008 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine mil lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,830 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,956 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 109,955 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,274 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 104,274 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside inner rack end

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 100,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside inner rack end

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,001 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover under bonnet insecure

front crossmember damaged

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear outer sill damaged

oil filler cap missing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover under bonnet insecure

front crossmember damaged

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear outer sill damaged

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,061 miles

PAS pipes/hoses insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

o/s/r light unit slightly loose

oil filler cap missing & level low

rear brakes noisey

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,622 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,453 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

rear offside tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,400 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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FL55 ZNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

FL55 ZNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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