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FX55 YAG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,475 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 108,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,086 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 105,086 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,728 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,714 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,942 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also brake & suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 98,942 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also brake & suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,793 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,591 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 84,591 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 74,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,722 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f mirror glass damaged but not effecting operation

slight movement in o/s/f seat frame

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 66,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

objects from centre mirror and screan removed.

perishing and cracking to n/s/r tyre

perishing and cracking to o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2010 35,888 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

objects from centre mirror and screan removed.

perishing and cracking to n/s/r tyre

perishing and cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,738 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 16,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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