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FV55 LRE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,318 miles

nearside body sill damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear silencer strap broken but still supported

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,572 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,482 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 22,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,077 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 18,077 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,259 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 LRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

FV55 LRE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FV55 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 LRE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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