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FY05 XKJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,666 mi
Last recorded66,666 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 66,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,807 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 63,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 60,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 60,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 58,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,360 miles

Advise no rear seats fitted at the time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box corroded and has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 37,495 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 29,914 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 29,912 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,849 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 18,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp broken (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,730 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broke

Fail 30 Mar 2016 18,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear exhaust mounting broke

Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,731 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2014 16,965 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,225 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 11,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,090 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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FY05 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

FY05 XKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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