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FV54 EOW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,742 mi
Last recorded114,742 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 EOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,330 miles

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

both front 185/65/15 and nearside rear tyres perished offside front worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,246 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded and worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,961 miles

parking brake only just met MOT requirements. offside rear caliper operation poor.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 91,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake only just met MOT requirements. offside rear caliper operation poor.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,941 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 79,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,645 miles

both rear shocker gators split

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear shocker gators split

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,072 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 71,070 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,076 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

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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FV54 EOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV54 EOW, 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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FV54 EOW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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