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FN55 KUS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,610 mi
Last recorded90,610 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,610 miles

underbody corroded. tyre worn badly on its edge

Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,608 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded. tyre worn badly on its edge

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 71,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,410 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 48,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,845 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 26,405 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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FN55 KUS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN55 KUS, 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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FN55 KUS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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