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FN55 VPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 126,813 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Ran off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ran off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed front bulkhead to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Ran off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ran off inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,409 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,409 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm & sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,139 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,309 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,414 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,986 miles

Poor repair to rear exhaust bracket

Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,329 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 VPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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