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FH05 YCS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted - seat belt not checked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

boot floor not checked as boot full

engine management light on

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,638 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lamps very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted - seat belt not checked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

boot floor not checked as boot full

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak/s

Engine oil toped up 1.5 lts for emissions test

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

n/s/r seat belt catch broken

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,312 miles

Inner Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak/s

Engine oil toped up 1.5 lts for emissions test

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

n/s/r seat belt catch broken

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,632 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008

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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FH05 YCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH05 YCS, 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 FH05 YCS registered?

FH05 YCS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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