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FN55 VPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

173,405 mi
Last recorded173,405 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 173,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 172,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 172,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 160,050 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 160,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 145,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 140,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2016 140,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 135,245 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 129,571 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,201 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support strap broken

Fail 2 Sep 2013 125,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre side wall heavily perished and close to limits

Rear exhaust silencer support strap broken

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,085 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 93,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,375 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,935 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 VPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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