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FV54 WCN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,394 mi
Last recorded137,394 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 137,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 137,381 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 126,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,233 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2023 120,199 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,699 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,699 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 64,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,349 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,207 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,073 miles

both rear tyres cracked and worn

both wing repeaters going white

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,810 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,477 miles

condition of offside rear brake disc

slight bind on rear brakes

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,458 miles

condiction of rear brake discs

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 WCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

FV54 WCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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