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FY05 MHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 79,025 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 22 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,079 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,795 miles

rear and centre section exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear and centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,947 miles

middle and rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle and rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,447 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,665 miles

slight cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,427 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Mar 2009 35,425 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,521 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements

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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FY05 MHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY05 MHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 MHJ registered?

FY05 MHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is FY05 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 MHJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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