2006 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · SL56 FVT
2006 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 132,719 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 FVT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2023
- 132,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 FVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Citroen Xsara (SL56 FVT) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested Due to Large leak at front and backbox / pipe broken off at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large leak at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
SL56 FVT Mileage History
- 16/02/2022130,089 mi
- 24/02/2022130,089 mi
- 27/02/2023132,719 mi+2,630 mi
- 27/02/2023132,719 mi
Average of roughly 2,554 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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