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FM54 NZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 NZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion in all areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 70,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 58,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 48,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and opffside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket is weak and corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,683 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 27,683 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,351 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,273 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 NZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

FM54 NZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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