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FV05 YHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,602 mi
Last recorded131,602 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,602 miles

both front outer sills corroded

slight wear in drive shaft centre bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2023 131,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both front outer sills corroded

slight wear in drive shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,333 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 129,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,048 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded out of test area

Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,868 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 120,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,609 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 118,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,901 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 115,879 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brakepipes greased

offside rear outer sill distorted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,610 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brakepipes greased

offside rear outer sill distorted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,401 miles

all brakepipes are heavily greased

offside rear outer sill distorted

Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

all brakepipes are heavily greased

offside rear outer sill distorted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,718 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,667 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread + no tread on outside edges

cambelt due 72000

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 52,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,493 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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FV05 YHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FV05 YHN, 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 FV05 YHN registered?

FV05 YHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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