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FN55 YOX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,920 mi
Last recorded219,920 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YOX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 219,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 219,920 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 217,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front ABS sensor wiring requires attention incorrectly routed

Noise noted from nearside front shock absorber top mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb broken and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside lower sill rear edge damaged

Rear axle and suspension components are corroded

Surface corrosion noted on tow bar assembly

Fail 13 Oct 2020 217,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front ABS sensor wiring requires attention incorrectly routed

Noise noted from nearside front shock absorber top mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb broken and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside lower sill rear edge damaged

Rear axle and suspension components are corroded

Surface corrosion noted on tow bar assembly

Pass 4 Oct 2019 208,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and o/s/front (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 208,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and o/s/front (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 196,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing pedal grooves ok

Fail 4 Oct 2018 196,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing pedal grooves ok

Pass 29 Sep 2017 178,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 157,213 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 157,210 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,066 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 138,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 122,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,056 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 82,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Wear lip developing on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,206 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,560 miles

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

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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FN55 YOX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN55 YOX, 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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FN55 YOX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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