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FN05 YJS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YJS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 107,236 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,225 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,781 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 45,136 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YJS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN05 YJS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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