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FN55 PYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,888 mi
Last recorded67,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 PYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,888 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 67,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,309 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Body damage

Offside Front inner edges worn on tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Body damage

Offside Front inner edges worn on tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 36,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight aims adjusted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 32,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlight aims adjusted

Pass 26 Aug 2013 29,316 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

NSF tyer side wall deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR lamp slightly loose

OSR+NSR tyers perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 20,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on outside edge

slight cuts on tread on o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,662 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 14,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,439 miles

appeared to have a poor connection on n/s headlamp -currently ok

slight PAS weap on pipe/cooler joint area

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 PYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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