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FV54 XTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

296,542 mi
Last recorded296,542 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 296,542 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 288,784 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 280,051 miles

Nearside Front front of outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front front of outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2023 268,204 miles

both outer sills at front corroded but not with seat belt area

Fail 18 Aug 2023 268,078 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills at front corroded but not with seat belt area

Pass 24 Aug 2022 255,920 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 240,568 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 240,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 226,865 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 226,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 226,810 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 223,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 216,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 206,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 206,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 180,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 150,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,261 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 92,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,211 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,517 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,454 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 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

FV54 XTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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