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KG55 FGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 FGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre walls deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Vibration from clutch pedal

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre walls deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Vibration from clutch pedal

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,547 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

childseat fitted to nearside rear unable to test adult seatbelt

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

childseat fitted to nearside rear unable to test adult seatbelt

Pass 9 Aug 2014 95,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 28 Jul 2013 90,752 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2013 90,752 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,351 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,349 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,904 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,192 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 65,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,072 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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KG55 FGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KG55 FGZ, 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 KG55 FGZ registered?

KG55 FGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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