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FP55 HSG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,683 mi
Last recorded164,683 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 164,683 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 164,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 155,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mmand balding outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and balding outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 139,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,672 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 118,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 93,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 93,145 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,030 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,030 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,979 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,727 miles

cambelt due if not been changed

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,389 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,232 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 HSG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc 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 FP55 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

FP55 HSG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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