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FJ05 NYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,000 miles

drivers window inop

Fail 15 Jun 2018 92,000 miles

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

drivers window inop

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,141 miles

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,141 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 17 Mar 2015 710,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,074 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,642 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Fail 30 Jan 2014 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,169 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,459 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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FJ05 NYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ05 NYZ, 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 FJ05 NYZ registered?

FJ05 NYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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