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FD05 YVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,567 mi
Last recorded105,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded Welding repair to sills

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,174 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Welding repair to both outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,104 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,804 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 79,902 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 74,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 70,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 65,344 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 60,783 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 60,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,395 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 45,971 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 41,411 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,707 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 36,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 31,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,166 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FD05 YVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD05 YVB, 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 FD05 YVB registered?

FD05 YVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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