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FP55 VYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 68,066 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,133 miles

Both rear shocker pins corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 61,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocker pins corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill badly corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill but not within 30cm of seatbelt mount or suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 51,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill but not within 30cm of seatbelt mount or suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,554 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 44,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,453 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear shock absorber dust boots deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,420 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R Shocker boot split

O/S/R Shocker boot split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear strut dust covers half missing

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear strut dust covers half missing

rear back box bracket snapped

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,255 miles

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

Front windscreen scratched from wiper blade

Rear rear silencer strap broken (system secure)

both rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2015 33,255 miles

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

Front windscreen scratched from wiper blade

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear rear silencer strap broken (system secure)

both rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,051 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 25,051 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,223 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r lamp broken

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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FP55 VYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP55 VYS, 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 FP55 VYS registered?

FP55 VYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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