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FV55 AKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,276 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear under sill inner slight corrosion

brake fluid between min/max level

covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,333 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear under sill inner slight corrosion

brake fluid between min/max level

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,001 miles

brake fluid between min/max level

covers fitted obscuring some components

steering rack end offside slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,137 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorating and showing wear on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,161 miles

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

centre exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,743 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 51,743 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,707 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,914 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable sticks

Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bonnet cable sticks

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,014 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 AKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV55 AKZ, 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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FV55 AKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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