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FM54 JRO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,580 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sills (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sills (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 98,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sills (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full sills (5.2.6)

engine filler cap missing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,786 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,636 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Sparewheel carrier loose underneath.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,635 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

Sparewheel carrier loose underneath.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 68,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,096 miles

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,980 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,982 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 54,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 79,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wear on rear tyres n/s 1.6mm just legal

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,396 miles

wear on rear tyres n/s 1.6mm just legal

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,836 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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FM54 JRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM54 JRO, 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 FM54 JRO registered?

FM54 JRO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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