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FD54 XWX

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

243,030 mi
Last recorded243,030 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 243,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 237,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 235,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 233,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 229,931 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 224,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 211,661 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 182,555 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 3 Aug 2013 182,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

steering rack worn

Pass 7 Aug 2012 149,240 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2012 149,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake fluid low

front brake discs worn

main beam warning lamp inop

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 122,611 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers perished and split

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trim clip missing N/S inner arch cover

Fail 28 Jul 2011 122,611 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers perished and split

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Trim clip missing N/S inner arch cover

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,989 miles

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

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

suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,494 miles

cut in tread of offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

retracting mechanism hard to operate on offside rear seat belt

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,396 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 XWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XWX, 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 FD54 XWX registered?

FD54 XWX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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