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FY55 SFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,414 miles

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres perishing require attention

Fail 22 Jan 2014 80,414 miles

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

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres perishing require attention

Fail 23 Jan 2013 69,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls poor,sprare worn on edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,251 miles

rear tyre sidewalls poor,sprare worn on edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,433 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have sidewall cracks

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have sidewall cracks

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,082 miles

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

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

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 SFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX?

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What year was FY55 SFX registered?

FY55 SFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is FY55 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 SFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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