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FN05 YJH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,943 mi
Last recorded150,943 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 150,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 143,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

rear silencer mountimg broken but adequately supported

Fail 17 Jan 2015 135,743 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

rear silencer mountimg broken but adequately supported

Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,510 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 115,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 109,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2012 100,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 100,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,775 miles

both front tyres close to limits

oil leak cambelt area

Fail 8 Jan 2011 86,775 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limits

oil leak cambelt area

Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Washers not working possibly frozen. Child seat fitted n/s/r. o/s track rod end boot split. n/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,508 miles

Washers not working possibly frozen. Child seat fitted n/s/r. o/s track rod end boot split. n/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,915 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 YJH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJH, 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 YJH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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