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FV05 YJE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,904 mi
Last recorded141,904 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bush on front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (rear bush arm suspension arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 137,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (rear bush arm suspension arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 134,564 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (rear bush on suspension arm) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side front, off side front, near side rear & off side rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,560 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & off side rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 117,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 110,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 110,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 101,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,277 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 22 Jun 2013 72,207 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,207 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front suspension arm (rear bush) starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 48,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,059 miles

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 7 Jul 2008 23,307 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 YJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FV05 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

FV05 YJE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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