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FX55 XTS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,896 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,896 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeator (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeator (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,257 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,359 miles

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

engine oil low

rear wiper split

reverse lights inop

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 XTS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX55 XTS registered?

FX55 XTS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is FX55 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 XTS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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