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FE55 BYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,166 mi
Last recorded181,166 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 181,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 181,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 157,810 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 157,439 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP NOT TIGHT (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,283 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,038 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,929 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 79,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,174 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,817 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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FE55 BYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE55 BYS, 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 FE55 BYS registered?

FE55 BYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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