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EX05 FJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,747 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 83,470 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,765 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2023 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,608 miles

Offside o/s sill holed at front but not close to any load bearing items

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,167 miles

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,167 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,014 miles

Both sills corroded but not within perscribed areas

General corrosion on rear axle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,643 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,689 miles

Offside wiper blade ends split

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,210 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade ends split

Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade ends split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer hanger brocken and corroded away (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,320 miles

exhaust rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,982 miles

engine top cover loose

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

damage to nearside sill

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

rear silencer rear hanger broken

slight movement in offside rear suspension arm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,331 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,900 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,817 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,968 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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EX05 FJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EX05 FJY, 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

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What year was EX05 FJY registered?

EX05 FJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is EX05 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FJY shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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