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FN05 YJM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,820 miles

Advise engine cover insecure

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 89,761 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise engine cover insecure

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,024 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 74,350 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover insecure

offside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,350 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

engine cover insecure

offside front wheel rim slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,938 miles

ENGINE OIL FILER CAP MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYER WORN ON OUTER WALL

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

ENGINE OIL FILER CAP MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYER WORN ON OUTER WALL

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 49,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,688 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 41,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyres badly perishing chunks of tread falling off & n/s/f sidewall splitting

Advise:rear wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise tracking

both front tyres deteriorated

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 YJM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

FN05 YJM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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