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FN55 YPU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,158 mi
Last recorded48,158 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,434 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,434 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre cracked, no cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 40,860 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked, no cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,446 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

power steering pump noisy

Fail 1 Jun 2015 37,445 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

power steering pump noisy

Pass 23 May 2014 34,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 34,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

power steering pump damp

Pass 25 May 2013 30,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 30,852 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,034 miles

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

x3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cracking all tyre walls

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,604 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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FN55 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YPU, 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 FN55 YPU registered?

FN55 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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