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FV55 LRA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,913 mi
Last recorded113,913 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 113,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

o/s/r tyre close to the limit

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills, corroding from inside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,959 miles

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

center exhaust box rattles

Fail 4 Mar 2015 91,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center exhaust box rattles

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center exhaust box cover hanging down and rear box fair

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,258 miles

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

center exhaust box cover hanging down and rear box fair

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,285 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,002 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,728 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 LRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

FV55 LRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FV55 LRA safe to buy?

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