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FP55 HSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,919 mi
Last recorded66,919 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 66,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

steering rack weeping fluid.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 64,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above shock (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 62,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle bushes are perished

Fail 26 Nov 2018 62,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle bushes are perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,468 miles

both outer sills corroded at front

Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,468 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at front

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,605 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,257 miles

Engine warning light on

Oil leak

Radial cracks in nearside front tyre tread.

Temporary repair made to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,509 miles

Engine light on

Spare tyre worn low

Fail 22 Nov 2013 44,509 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine light on

Spare tyre worn low

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,289 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,079 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 HSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

FP55 HSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is FP55 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 HSZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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