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AO05 YJD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,288 mi
Last recorded40,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 40,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,144 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 38,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 38,489 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,075 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 38,075 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,665 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,736 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 36,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,030 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,282 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,611 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,310 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 YJD 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 73.9%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

AO05 YJD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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