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FN55 VPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,227 mi
Last recorded155,227 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 155,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 144,412 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 144,412 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 133,187 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 133,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,956 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 119,956 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 107,321 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,321 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,023 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,534 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 84,287 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,421 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,962 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 57,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,879 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 VPA 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 61.1%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

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

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