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FY55 RMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,251 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 82,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 78,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,893 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,264 miles

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,780 miles

steering rack has a slight leak from the seal

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 56,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front end of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childseat in o/s/r seatbelt

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,545 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 23,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

FY55 RMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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