CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY55 FFK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,288 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,335 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,250 miles

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

Rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,725 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,991 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY55 FFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY55 FFK, 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

How do I check the history of FY55 FFK?

You can check the full history of FY55 FFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY55 FFK registered?

FY55 FFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FFK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY55 FFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY55 FFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.