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FY55 SHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,005 mi
Last recorded82,005 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,005 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 82,005 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,397 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,210 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 69,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,083 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,083 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,398 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,684 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,075 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,232 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light scratching in swept area of windscreen

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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FY55 SHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY55 SHJ, 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 FY55 SHJ registered?

FY55 SHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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