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FV54 YAG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,283 mi
Last recorded100,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 YAG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,283 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 100,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk inoprative (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 93,320 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat center rear

Fail 24 May 2016 93,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat center rear

Pass 16 May 2015 87,575 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 87,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 78,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 69,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 58,187 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres very poor condotion,perished and spliting

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2011 58,177 miles

fuel flap broken

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre badly perished

rear seats not fitted in vehicle

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 May 2011 58,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel flap broken

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre badly perished

rear seats not fitted in vehicle

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2010 53,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,431 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,397 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 YAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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