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DV55 FPT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FPT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 95,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 90,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,414 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill along it's entirety. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has light age related cracking to its' tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,883 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 84,883 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,710 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,459 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

185/65-15

suspect tracking out

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,260 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 66,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil level close to minimum

suspect n/s brake pads worn

suspect tracking out

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,471 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 55,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,456 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre outer wall is cracked.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 42,456 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre outer wall is cracked.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,147 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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DV55 FPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV55 FPT, 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 DV55 FPT registered?

DV55 FPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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