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FN05 YKB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

248,378 mi
Last recorded248,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 248,378 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both n/s & o/s within 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak major coolant leak above gear box ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive aux side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both also stops effected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

engine system fault displayed

front wipers smear (areo)

Pass 24 Jan 2020 232,190 miles

Boot release handle broken but can still open boot lid

Both front outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Becoming thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both rear (4.7.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 232,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot release handle broken but can still open boot lid

Both front outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Becoming thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both rear (4.7.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 219,208 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 206,036 miles

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 200,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front driver door damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2017 200,778 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front driver door damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2016 194,774 miles

Offside Front damage driver door

Fail 23 Jun 2016 194,773 miles

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

Offside Front damage driver door

Pass 10 Jun 2015 156,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 156,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,821 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,864 miles

engine cover resting on water system bleed nipple

tow bar flap missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 32,919 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 32,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance near limit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,557 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 YKB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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