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FN55 KVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,531 mi
Last recorded75,531 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,531 miles

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,889 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

Rear suspension corroded through out

Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension corroded through out

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 73,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,369 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values ABORTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE VISIBLE. (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE NOT AMBER. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,976 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,559 miles

brake pads 65% worn

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,082 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around inner side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

rear tyres worn on inner / outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,466 miles

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

rear tyres worn on inner / outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,616 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 30,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,396 miles

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

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

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 KVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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