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FD54 LWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,480 mi
Last recorded97,480 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 LWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspnsion bump stop adrift

oil cap missing

Fail 9 Feb 2021 97,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspnsion bump stop adrift

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

oil cap missing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 95,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,891 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,229 miles

Child seats fitted to N/SR and O/SR not allowing full inspection of safety belts

N/S wing mirror has a fault

N/SF tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking

N/SR tyre badly cracking / splitting

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seats fitted to N/SR and O/SR not allowing full inspection of safety belts

Front brake discs on inner faces corroded and worn

N/S wing mirror has a fault

N/SF tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking

N/SR tyre badly cracking / splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear shock absorber gators deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

auxiliary drive belt perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear shock absorber gators deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,270 miles

front disc brakes worn and corroded on inner face

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxilary belt slightly worn

front brake discs slight corrosion

rear brakes noisey

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,074 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 73,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,843 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,934 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,238 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,907 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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FD54 LWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD54 LWZ, 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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FD54 LWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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