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FN55 UVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,733 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,078 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,646 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,899 miles

air bag light on

o s door mirror scured by tape

ser light on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

o s door mirror scured by tape

ser light on

both rear tyres cracking very bad on side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,989 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

mil light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake disc wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,636 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 17,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVT, 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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What year was FN55 UVT registered?

FN55 UVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is FN55 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 UVT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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