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FL55 EXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,345 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 112,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 104,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,554 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,452 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,228 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,861 miles

o/s/f wiper rubber slightly torn at end

o/s/r drum brake pipe slightly rusted by wheel cylinder

o/s/r tyre depth worn slightly low on outer edge

slight oil leak from steering rack damper

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,760 miles

all four tyres close to 1.6mm

unable to see front brake pads to inspect

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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FL55 EXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL55 EXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 EXM registered?

FL55 EXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 EXM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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