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FA05 BYP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 112,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear silencer is excessively holed and engine is making an unusual noise. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working and lens is missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Due to excessive play in offside rack inner joint. Play in nearside is also present but is not excessive. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail worn through outer sheath and is insecurely mounted (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle radius arm bearing - approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear lamp unit is cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipes below engine are loose in their mounting.

Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp is cracked

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing - still emitting amber light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit - play due to worn rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 109,349 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp is cracked

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is missing - still emitting amber light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit - play due to worn rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 104,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2023 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2022 77,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 65,440 miles

Boot lid handle insecure

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill damaged

Fail 11 May 2021 65,438 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot lid handle insecure

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 55,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil filer cap missing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 48,062 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

oil filer cap missing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,341 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 25,059 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FA05 BYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FA05 BYP, 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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FA05 BYP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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