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FG55 RVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,206 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,495 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,470 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2013 46,470 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2012 38,817 miles

Advise rear tyres perishing

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,340 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,651 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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FG55 RVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG55 RVA, 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 FG55 RVA registered?

FG55 RVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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