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FN55 KVE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,342 mi
Last recorded121,342 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,342 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2025 109,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,211 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,099 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 75,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,475 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,833 miles

Rear INDICATORS BULBES TO BE REPLACE STARTING TO TURN WHITE

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,384 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,384 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,152 miles

both front tyres are worn bald on edges and on the legal limit

n/s wiper blade starting to split but clearing screen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,275 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 KVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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