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FY05 YTJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,152 miles

Coolant leak Suspected head gasket ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear axle, not weekend

Fail 11 Sep 2020 122,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on rear axle, not weekend

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,362 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 154,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack o/s out of view (8.3.1d)

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 May 2018 154,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack o/s out of view (8.3.1d)

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,209 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,203 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,201 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,913 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,913 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,200 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 YTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

FY05 YTJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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