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FN55 VRE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 67,130 miles

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 67,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 65,177 miles

Clutch pedal rubber fallen off

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut, but not through to cord

spare wheel side wall cracked

Fail 24 May 2017 65,177 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber fallen off

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut, but not through to cord

spare wheel side wall cracked

Pass 24 May 2016 63,096 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the middle

O/S/R Tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2015 60,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 56,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,373 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,079 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetly supported

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,766 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,213 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 VRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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