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FE55 VZX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension strut not fitted correctly but seems to be doing it's job

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer cv boot seems to be leaking grease

Outer both sills corroded at the forward end s

Spare tyre defective seems flat, perishing and low on tread ()

engine top cover, engine under tray, exhaust heat shields, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

parking brake seems to be over adjusted but still works correctly

service indicator on display

tyre size 185/ 65/ 15

Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine plate limit 2.5 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front suspension strut not fitted correctly but seems to be doing it's job

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot seems to be leaking grease

Outer both sills corroded at the forward end s

Spare tyre defective seems flat, perishing and low on tread ()

engine top cover, engine under tray, exhaust heat shields, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

parking brake seems to be over adjusted but still works correctly

service indicator on display

tyre size 185/ 65/ 15

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,977 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,410 miles

both front wiper blades split

offside handbrake lever on caliper not against stop.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,369 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades split

offside handbrake lever on caliper not against stop.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

handbrake long travel, and levers on calipers not against stops.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,153 miles

advise - no spare wheel

advise - rear exhaust bracket broken (system still adequately supported)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise - no spare wheel

advise - rear exhaust bracket broken (system still adequately supported)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,847 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,019 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres in poor condition

damage to o/s/r sill

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,492 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 VZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

FE55 VZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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