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FY55 VLS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,236 mi
Last recorded102,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON NEAR SIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,899 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,271 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 85,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 85,569 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,160 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,617 miles

Near side rear indicator fading in colour.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,730 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,696 miles

front tyres slightly scrubbed and nearing limit

some brake pipes greased and not able to check properly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,589 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,648 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

front tyres on 3.5mm and slightly wearing edges

rear wiper split

very slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,142 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

very slight front brake judder

very small chips in windscreen

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 VLS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

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