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FY05 XEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,351 mi
Last recorded148,351 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 148,351 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 126,808 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 126,808 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,992 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 115,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,660 miles

Front Tyres worn outer edges , nsf bald

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 111,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake discs worn

Front Tyres worn outer edges , nsf bald

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,185 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,454 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,705 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,847 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,572 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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 XEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XEJ, 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 FY05 XEJ registered?

FY05 XEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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