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FX05 YRD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,062 mi
Last recorded154,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 154,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Indicator switch inoperative intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 148,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill prescribed area strength or continuity slightly reduced slight flexibility (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill prescribed area strength or continuity slightly reduced slight flexibility (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel tank has fuel residue on it

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,030 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear does not clear effectively

fuel tank damp

Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn/damaged (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear does not clear effectively

fuel tank damp

Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,060 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,786 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,882 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,879 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cluch pedel anti slip missing

coolant leak from around thermostat housing

rear brake application noisy

Fail 5 Mar 2012 62,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,733 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 42,733 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FX05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FX05 YRD, 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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FX05 YRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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