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FN05 YJP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,390 mi
Last recorded148,390 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,390 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 148,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 143,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 130,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,477 miles

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

Offside Front sill slight corrosion

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 123,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front sill slight corrosion

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 101,192 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,540 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,503 miles

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

front brake discs have wear

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

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 YJP 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 72.2%.

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

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