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FY55 SKJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,927 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,092 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 78,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,638 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,523 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded at front

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,893 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 53,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,029 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,875 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 36,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,470 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 9,183 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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FY55 SKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

FY55 SKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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