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FV55 AKY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,681 mi
Last recorded66,681 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,681 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 66,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

centre exhaust pipe rear support mounting broken

n/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread,o/s/f on 2.5mm,o/s/r on 2.5mm and perished on sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2012 54,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking nearside badly

spare tyre missing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,150 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking nearside badly

spare tyre missing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,404 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 43,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

front tyrea wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,834 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front tyre outer edges wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,892 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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FV55 AKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FV55 AKY, 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 FV55 AKY registered?

FV55 AKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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