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FV54 XTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 126,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Silencer strap broken

Fail 24 Nov 2016 126,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Silencer strap broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 96,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,524 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,524 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 56,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,796 miles

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

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 XTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

FV54 XTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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