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FV54 LVE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,840 mi
Last recorded49,840 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,998 miles

ubcc

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

spare tyre split exposing chords.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 39,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

spare tyre split exposing chords.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,586 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

under components corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 35,262 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,501 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,396 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 7,179 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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FV54 LVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FV54 LVE, 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 FV54 LVE registered?

FV54 LVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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