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FP05 YFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 102,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working cluster fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,815 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 97,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cluster fault (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,805 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator bottom small hose leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator bottom small hose leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 68,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,831 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,689 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,331 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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FP05 YFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 FP05 YFE, 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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FP05 YFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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