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FN05 YJG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YJG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,635 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 92,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,524 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

unable to fully ascertain condition of front brake componants due to style of wheel

Fail 28 Oct 2016 86,517 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust strap corroded through (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

unable to fully ascertain condition of front brake componants due to style of wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,995 miles

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

all four tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls

engine covers fitted

tested in wet condition

unable to ascertain condition of front brakes due to style of wheels and hubcaps fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 78,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls

engine covers fitted

tested in wet condition

unable to ascertain condition of front brakes due to style of wheels and hubcaps fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres srarting to perish on outer sidewalls

rear exhaust strap corroded through but still supported

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,820 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres srarting to perish on outer sidewalls

rear exhaust strap corroded through but still supported

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,222 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 59,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 38,472 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,165 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 YJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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