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FA54 MLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,020 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perrishing in tread area

Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,340 miles

rear tyres perrishing in tread area

Pass 31 Jan 2011 87,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,532 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2010 83,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2009 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,806 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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FA54 MLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FA54 MLU, 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 FA54 MLU registered?

FA54 MLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is FA54 MLU safe to buy?

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