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FV54 ZVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

showing signs of corrosion front an rear including suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2026 128,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

showing signs of corrosion front an rear including suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2025 127,500 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,068 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 126,005 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 123,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 121,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 121,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 119,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component valve (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 117,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure valve (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 112,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 105,352 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 105,348 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 98,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 98,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 91,735 miles

o/s/r flexible brake hose cracked however no cords exposed

Pass 18 May 2015 84,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R brake `binding` slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 55,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 48,867 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking heavily in tread.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 41,477 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 30,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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 ZVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

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

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