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FP55 VZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,535 mi
Last recorded136,535 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,535 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 136,019 miles

Front brakediscs worn and corroded

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 136,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box around joint area (7.1.2)

Front brakediscs worn and corroded

Nearside Front wiper smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,702 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 132,702 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,688 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 119,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 108,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 108,015 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,675 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 95,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear indicators slightly pale

Rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,288 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,982 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 60,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,333 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,331 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP55 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

FP55 VZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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