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FV55 FJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 99,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,773 miles

BOOT HANDLE LOOSE / BROKEN

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BODIES BECOMING CORRODED - COVERS PERISHED

BOTH REAR SUSPENION BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

O/S STEERING RACK END DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 12 Mar 2019 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED - PREVIOUS REPAIR DONE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED - PREVIOUS REPAIR DONE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOOT HANDLE LOOSE / BROKEN

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BODIES BECOMING CORRODED - COVERS PERISHED

BOTH REAR SUSPENION BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

O/S STEERING RACK END DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,064 miles

BOOT WONT OPEN - HANDLE LOOSE / BROKEN - SECURED IN CLOSED POSITION

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

REAR BUMP STOPS STARTING TO BECOME DETERIORATED

REAR SHOCKER BODIES BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,921 miles

BOOT WONT OPEN - HANDLE LOOSE / BROKEN - SECURED IN CLOSED POSITION

REAR BUMP STOPS STARTING TO BECOME DETERIORATED

Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,921 miles

BOOT WONT OPEN - HANDLE LOOSE / BROKEN - SECURED IN CLOSED POSITION

Headlamp aim too low BOTH N/S & O/S (1.8)

REAR BUMP STOPS STARTING TO BECOME DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,128 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,035 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,544 miles

both front outer sills 'soft' when pressed

both rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front outer sills 'soft' when pressed

both front tyre perished & cracked

both rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,042 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,666 miles

slight binding to both rear wheels

Fail 31 Oct 2011 48,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight binding to both rear wheels

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,906 miles

exhaust backbox mounting bracket insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,726 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,803 miles

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

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 FJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

FV55 FJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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