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FN05 XYX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,567 mi
Last recorded109,567 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,567 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 109,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,356 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust back box corroding.

nearside & offside rear brake flexi hose perishing.

nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust back box corroding.

nearside & offside rear brake flexi hose perishing.

nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating.

nearside front wiper blade split at end.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,708 miles

Front section exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 91,708 miles

Front section exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,293 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,128 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r inner arch trim not fitted correctly

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,950 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,709 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,698 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,696 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN05 XYX, 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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FN05 XYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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