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FD55 WBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,170 mi
Last recorded110,170 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,170 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,603 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 98,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,976 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FD55 WBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD55 WBU, 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 FD55 WBU registered?

FD55 WBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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