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FM54 JSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 JSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 128,202 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 27 Jan 2018 128,202 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2017 122,666 miles

rear brake imbalance of 28%

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,072 miles

n/s/f outer anti roll bar link worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 109,000 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

rear indercators slightly white

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,175 miles

osf tyre badly scrubbed inside edge

osr tyre badly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre badly scrubbed inside edge

osr tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,381 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 56,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,884 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 JSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM54 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

FM54 JSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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