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FP55 HXE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,518 mi
Last recorded138,518 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,518 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2020 138,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2019 134,347 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill damaged but not weakened

Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded and holed

thermostat housing damp

Fail 23 Jun 2018 128,348 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded and holed

thermostat housing damp

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,754 miles

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

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed but in a non fail area

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2017 120,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed but in a non fail area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,972 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,957 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,446 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 89,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,901 miles

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

exhaust backbox bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,901 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,597 miles

Oil leak

steering rack slighty damp

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,723 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 HXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FP55 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

FP55 HXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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