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FX55 WRT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WRT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,267 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,944 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 107,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 107,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,443 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 1 Nov 2013 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,357 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,221 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

O/S/F Fog light not working

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,181 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,181 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 43,638 miles

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

outer sidewall on o/s/rear tyre perrishing slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2009 43,493 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

outer sidewall on o/s/rear tyre perrishing slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2008 30,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,770 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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FX55 WRT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX55 WRT, 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 FX55 WRT registered?

FX55 WRT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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