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FV54 ZVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,094 mi
Last recorded121,094 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,035 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 106,035 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,657 miles

nearside and offside outer sills coroded, but not within 30 cm of any load bearing point.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,256 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,063 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to limit, 185/65 r15 88h

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 54,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,117 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges, 185/65 r15 88h, adjusted offside headlamp aim,

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,027 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 ZVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

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

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