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FX05 YSH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,326 mi
Last recorded76,326 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YSH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,326 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 76,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 70,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 70,163 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 59,296 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,890 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,212 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,389 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 30,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,702 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 21,664 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,094 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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FX05 YSH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX05 YSH, 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 FX05 YSH registered?

FX05 YSH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FX05 YSH safe to buy?

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