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FE55 RVL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,785 mi
Last recorded113,785 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,785 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills to floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills to floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 101,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,552 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner and outer sidewalls

Offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,116 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 80,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 42,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,095 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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FE55 RVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

FE55 RVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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