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FX55 WRA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WRA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 113,190 miles

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

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,355 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 104,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 95,952 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,982 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,900 miles

Offside Front door mirror insucure

Fail 22 Nov 2016 87,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door mirror insucure

Pass 5 Nov 2015 76,534 miles

clutch worn

Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,534 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

clutch worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,486 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 67,486 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,579 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 34,161 miles

check: all 3 rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front tyre has small damage on outer wall !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth& wall perishe up quite alot !!!

offside rear shack absorber leaking quite alot !!!

Fail 31 Jul 2010 34,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

check: all 3 rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front tyre has small damage on outer wall !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth& wall perishe up quite alot !!!

offside rear shack absorber leaking quite alot !!!

rear exhaust section box loose on clamp & squicking !!!

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,174 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 28,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front worn on edges & 2.mm tread depth & outer wall slight damage !!!

offside front brake flex hose started to cracked & perishe up !!!

offside front tyre om 2.mm tead depth !!!

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,580 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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FX55 WRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FX55 WRA, 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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FX55 WRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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