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FY05 MKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,533 mi
Last recorded109,533 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,668 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking injector blowing leaking combustion gasses (7.2.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,798 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,366 miles

Rear exhaust strap brocken

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,486 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 64,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,434 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,186 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,005 miles

Booster cushion fitted to N/S rear seat position at time of test.

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

Rear wiper blade split

Screw in tread of N/S rear tyre.

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

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 MKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKN, 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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FY05 MKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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