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FX54 OVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 130,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 128,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,044 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 116,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,307 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 86,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 76,268 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,761 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,710 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,929 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FX54 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX54 OVW, 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 FX54 OVW registered?

FX54 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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