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FL55 JXC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 102,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front rack boot perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,206 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 76,370 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,090 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount Bearing Tight On Turns

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,686 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer retaining strap corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 48,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer strap rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,570 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 32,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,614 miles

O/S/R inducator bulb turning white

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,303 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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FL55 JXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FL55 JXC, 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 FL55 JXC registered?

FL55 JXC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FL55 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 JXC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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