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FP55 HSE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,459 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low, 3 mm approx

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive check,Top up ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2018 91,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,921 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust Joint corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2017 85,921 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust Joint corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 77,165 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking switch leaking on pipe by rack (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of 1st box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,893 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,146 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,809 miles

Exhaust System Advisories:Rear silencer bracket corroded away and centre silencer corroded.

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON LEGAL MINIMUM (1.6MM CENTRE 75%),WORN ALMOST TO CORDS ON OUTER TREAD

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre odd size

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,832 miles

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

child seats fitted to offside rear and centre rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

service due

Pass 28 Mar 2009 21,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,609 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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FP55 HSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP55 HSE, 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 FP55 HSE registered?

FP55 HSE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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