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AU05 YSR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,800 miles

Nearside Front indicator - faded

Offside Front anti roll bar link - worn

slight exhaust leak @ centre to rear section

Fail 2 Jan 2019 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body cill - holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body cill - holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator - faded

Offside Front anti roll bar link - worn

slight exhaust leak @ centre to rear section

Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,245 miles

o/side and n/side outer body cills holed and corroded at front - not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Fail 28 Dec 2017 77,245 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side outer body cills holed and corroded at front - not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,642 miles

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

o/side and n/side front outer body cills corroding

slight movement/wear in o/side and n/side steering track rod ends

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,125 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,761 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,220 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,334 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 16,205 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside mirror taped up but still secure

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,205 miles

offside mirror taped up but still secure

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 YSR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU05 YSR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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