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FV54 ZVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,036 mi
Last recorded87,036 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,337 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 84,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 74,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 74,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 65,657 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 65,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,353 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,725 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 42,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,887 miles

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall and tread

Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall and tread

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,588 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010
Pass 25 Jan 2010 2,105 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,916 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 ZVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV54 ZVX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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