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FY55 SDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,144 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,327 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,733 miles

Air conditioning pipe leaking oil

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Air conditioning pipe leaking oil

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,957 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air conditioning pipe leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,027 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,309 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,840 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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FY55 SDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU?

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What year was FY55 SDU registered?

FY55 SDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 SDU safe to buy?

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