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FL55 OBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,636 mi
Last recorded148,636 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 148,636 miles

rear foot brake may require adjustment

Fail 13 Jan 2016 148,636 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear foot brake may require adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2015 137,836 miles

back box insicure

Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,270 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 129,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,006 miles

condition of rear exhaust mounting

Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear to front brake disc n/s/front

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,128 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 116,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 110,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 105,040 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 105,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

FL55 OBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is FL55 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 OBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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