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FE55 CNV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 76,865 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,264 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 60,264 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,425 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,869 miles

All four brake discs are worn and rusty

Both rear and offside front tyres perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 23,869 miles

All four brake discs are worn and rusty

Both rear and offside front tyres perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,188 miles

headlamp bulb fitted

light corrosion on rear brake discs

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 CNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FE55 CNV, 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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FE55 CNV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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