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AO05 YHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both has crack to inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,240 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills have holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb faulty (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both has crack to inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,448 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,110 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to wear in places,

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s rear tyre starting to wear in places,

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,247 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

AO05 YHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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