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FN55 VPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,366 mi
Last recorded160,366 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 160,366 miles

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

Offside Front linkpin has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill area corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,490 miles

both front tyre's @ wear markers

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 40,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,016 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,089 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 VPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

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

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