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FN05 XYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,933 mi
Last recorded161,933 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 161,933 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 161,933 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 157,021 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front outer sill.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge.

Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary.

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

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,214 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy surface corrosion to outer sill panels.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,530 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Surface corrosion to both front outer sills.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edges.

Spare tyre worn below the legal limit.

Surface corrosion to both front outer sills.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 133,004 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,160 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 122,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,719 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 97,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,186 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,117 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 XYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

FN05 XYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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