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FE55 VZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,621 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,621 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,756 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 124,755 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 121,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached rear exhaust heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

windscreen damaged behind mirror

Fail 1 Sep 2016 108,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

windscreen damaged behind mirror

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,993 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,290 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer mounting poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,181 miles

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 VZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

FE55 VZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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