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FL55 MBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,556 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,151 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,854 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,868 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 110,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,457 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,346 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,415 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 30,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 MBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

FL55 MBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is FL55 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 MBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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