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FN55 VOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,756 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades deteriorated/split

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,673 miles

exhaust braket corroded and broken

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2014 95,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust braket corroded and broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fronts and rears tyres deteriorating

near side and off side outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,425 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 VOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

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

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