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FV54 XTM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,458 mi
Last recorded131,458 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tow bar electric socket not fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 131,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexi hose mounting broken (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tow bar electric socket not fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 131,144 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Flexi hose mounting broken (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Tow bar electric socket not fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 118,314 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 118,314 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,739 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,304 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,817 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 55,170 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 55,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,530 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 45,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,174 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 35,174 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,334 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 XTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

FV54 XTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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The MOT history for FV54 XTM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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