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FV54 OHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,312 mi
Last recorded109,312 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,368 miles

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

front heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear bump stops (rear axle) deteriorated but o.k at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,636 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Hand brake high travel

Off side mirror partially insecure

Rear shocker rubber dust covers perished/split

Rear suspension bumpstops worn/damaged not affecting operation

Underguard insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,127 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

FV54 OHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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