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FN05 XYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,658 mi
Last recorded140,658 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 140,658 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit on inner edge

Offside wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm forward bearing/bush

Fail 8 Nov 2016 124,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm forward bearing/bush

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,521 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2015 111,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,580 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,529 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearside starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,157 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,240 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,815 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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FN05 XYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN05 XYF, 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 FN05 XYF registered?

FN05 XYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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