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FN55 VPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,175 mi
Last recorded69,175 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 69,175 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,548 miles

advise exhaust back box support bracket heavily corroded

advise front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,744 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2008

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

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 VPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

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

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