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FN55 VPM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,264 mi
Last recorded109,264 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 109,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 98,354 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,764 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 93,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,321 miles

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

n/s outer lower sill damaged

surface rust on o/s lower sill

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,274 miles

surface rust on o/s outer sill

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 71,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH LINE RUBBING ON TYRE

Fail 29 Sep 2015 66,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH LINE RUBBING ON TYRE

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,705 miles

accident damage to n/s outer lower sill not affecting struture of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 49,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall not exposing ply or cord

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,387 miles

slight scrubing on n/s front and rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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