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FE55 PBV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,185 mi
Last recorded132,185 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge passenger front tyre worn on both edges and near limits (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,178 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 126,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 126,636 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 126,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm passenger rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,673 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,689 miles

both rear axel mounts corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

original test carried out by A MEWSE

Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 92,084 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,387 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2009 39,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 PBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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