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AO05 YHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,467 mi
Last recorded142,467 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 140,200 miles

Both outer sills corroded and thin

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,873 miles

Both outer sills are corroded at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2021 134,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,969 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 124,969 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2018 117,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,202 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 108,202 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 63,483 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 63,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 May 2011 55,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,439 miles

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

both front side repeaters fading

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

front pads getting low

n/s headlamp pattern just to standard

Pass 7 May 2008 27,075 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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AO05 YHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO05 YHJ, 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 AO05 YHJ registered?

AO05 YHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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