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FN55 UCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,546 mi
Last recorded70,546 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,382 miles

fuel filler pipe perished

Fail 21 Aug 2017 67,382 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,468 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,821 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 58,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,267 miles

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

child seat fitted near side rear, seat belt not fully checked

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,470 miles

offside rear tyre tread area is starting to show cracks and is getting low on tread depth.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,610 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 29,510 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,691 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 22,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

off side rear tyre badly perrishing

slight body damage

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,914 miles

off side rear tyre badly perrishing

slight body damage

Fail 15 Dec 2009 18,903 miles

slight body damage

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,903 miles

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

off side front wearing on edges

slight body damage

Fail 20 Dec 2008 15,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight body damage

Pass 20 Dec 2008 15,387 miles

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

slight body damage

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 UCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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