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MV55 FSK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,367 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

uneven wear on front tyres advice tracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage o/s/r

fuel flap missing

rear suspension bump stops worn

service is due

timing belt due if not already done

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body damage o/s/r

fuel flap missing

rear suspension bump stops worn

service is due

timing belt due if not already done

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

no rear wash wipe

petrol flap missing

rear wiper blade is split

service is due

undertray is broken

Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

no rear wash wipe

petrol flap missing

rear wiper blade is split

service is due

undertray is broken

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,084 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP FLAP MISSING

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

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED

VERY SLIGHT RUN OUT IN REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WHEN WHEEL IS SPUN BY HAND

VERY STRONG ADVISE SPARE TYRE FLAT

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 37,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

FUEL FILLER CAP FLAP MISSING

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

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED

VERY SLIGHT RUN OUT IN REAR OFFSIDE TYRE WHEN WHEEL IS SPUN BY HAND

VERY STRONG ADVISE SPARE TYRE FLAT

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,289 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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MV55 FSK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MV55 FSK, 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 MV55 FSK registered?

MV55 FSK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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