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FV54 ZVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 68,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,669 miles

advise parking brake just made minimum requirements

Fail 28 Sep 2016 61,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise parking brake just made minimum requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,137 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre cracking close to fabrcation cores

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,730 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,797 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,738 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 ZVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

FV54 ZVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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The MOT history for FV54 ZVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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