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FN55 VPT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,430 mi
Last recorded161,430 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 161,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 161,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 156,259 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 156,259 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 148,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 148,717 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 141,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 141,292 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,429 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 131,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,084 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,870 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre showing sign of scrubing of on outer and inner tread

Offside Front tyre showing sign of scrubbing on outer and inner tread

all brake pipes coverd in grease

rear tyres showing sign of small crack in the tread

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 94,870 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre showing sign of scrubing of on outer and inner tread

Offside Front tyre showing sign of scrubbing on outer and inner tread

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

all brake pipes coverd in grease

rear tyres showing sign of small crack in the tread

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,359 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,057 miles

Offside Front tyre walls inner and outer cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,366 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken but stil adequatly supported

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,736 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,781 miles

smoke reading close to limit

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 VPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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