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FE05 JCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,854 mi
Last recorded195,854 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 195,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 195,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 190,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012

Air Bag Light Fault

EML Light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air Bag Light Fault

EML Light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 158,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 137,774 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,235 miles

E.M.L.on

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,579 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,579 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,579 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FE05 JCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE05 JCY, 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 FE05 JCY registered?

FE05 JCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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