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FX55 XSU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,502 mi
Last recorded122,502 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,307 miles

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

all rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test.

eml on

hand brake just made minimum performance required. 16%

Fail 9 Sep 2016 113,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test.

eml on

hand brake just made minimum performance required. 16%

Pass 21 May 2015 96,759 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 96,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Injector chuffing

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,090 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smear

Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,177 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,025 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 XSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX55 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

FX55 XSU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is FX55 XSU safe to buy?

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