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AU05 TYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,981 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 97,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,627 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 95,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,744 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,864 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,466 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,537 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,662 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 79,655 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken section (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,220 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,105 miles

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

n/s/f washer jet requires slight attention

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,286 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 45,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,162 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,123 miles

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

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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AU05 TYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AU05 TYC, 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 AU05 TYC registered?

AU05 TYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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