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FY55 EVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,959 mi
Last recorded145,959 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 145,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,215 miles

Nearside Front sill holed and corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,484 miles

nearside front sill holed and corroded, outside of prescribed area

Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,765 miles

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 121,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 121,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 113,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,513 miles

Engine misfire on idle

Offside front tyre 3mm - Nearside front close to legal limit and excessively worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Turbo intake pipe rubber seal split

Turbo whining

Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,500 miles

turbo intake pipe insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

turbo intake pipe insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2010 83,727 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 83,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,138 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,138 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,500 miles

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

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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FY55 EVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY55 EVM, 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 FY55 EVM registered?

FY55 EVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 EVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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