MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dash light inop
exhaust corroding
rear light damaged
dash lights inop
exhaust rear box corroding
front inner disc pads worn
nearside rear light damaged
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside front and rear tyres worn on edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs and pads worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn on edge
front discs worn on inner edge
offside rear light damaged
offside rear tyre wall perrishing
Front brake pads at 20% approx
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake pads at 20% approx
Large under engine cover fitted restricting testers vision
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Large under engine cover fitted restricting testers vision
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV54 OBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 FV54 OBM, 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 OBM registered?
FV54 OBM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2005.
Is FV54 OBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV54 OBM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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