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CT55 FVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage on o/s/f wing & bumper corner

repair tape on o/s/r lamp

Fail 10 Oct 2025 82,532 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel has restricted free movement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre heat shield insecure

damage on o/s/f wing & bumper corner

repair tape on o/s/r lamp

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seatbelt not fitted at time of test

Centre exhaust box heat shield insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Bumper has damage

Offside Front Wing has damage

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 78,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has slight damage (0.1 (b))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 76,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 74,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded n/s o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 69,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,613 miles

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,410 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge and sidewall perishing

power steering pipe across front cross member damp

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,852 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,224 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted to front axle,195/60/15 fitted to rear axle

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,224 miles

185/65/15 tyres fitted to front axle,195/60/15 fitted to rear axle

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,820 miles

185/65/15 on front axle, 195/60/15 on rear axle

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

185/65/15 fitted rear axle 195/60/15 fitted front axle

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,532 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 27,532 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brske high

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,278 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

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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CT55 FVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CT55 FVU, 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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CT55 FVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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