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FN05 YLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,965 mi
Last recorded111,965 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.2.6)

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.2.6)

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 20 Jul 2015 92,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,760 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,358 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit due to slight flat spot in centre of tread

front and rear tyres different sizes 195/60/15front and 185/65/15rear

Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit due to slight flat spot in centre of tread

front and rear tyres different sizes 195/60/15front and 185/65/15rear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 52,581 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 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

FN05 YLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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