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AU05 TYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,938 mi
Last recorded101,938 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 101,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,079 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,033 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 95,033 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,585 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,585 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,528 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2019 88,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,472 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,795 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,398 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

back box heat shield broken

both rear bump stops missing

middle and back exhaust system corroding

middle section heat sheidl broken

Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,390 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

back box heat shield broken

both rear bump stops missing

middle and back exhaust system corroding

middle section heat sheidl broken

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,135 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,432 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY SCORED NEED CHANGING

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,877 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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AU05 TYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AU05 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

AU05 TYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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