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AU05 YSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YSW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 109,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,458 miles

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))

both headlamp lenses becoming dull

exhaust system becoming corroded

n/s outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,388 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 97,383 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,824 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,820 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,750 miles

1. Offside front anti roll bar link pin bush dust cover starting to split. 2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,026 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

3. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,931 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 61,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,418 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,353 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,008 miles

Offside rear indicator bulb becoming corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,272 miles

Treads of rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,028 miles

n/s front tyre near legal limits, worn on outside edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,763 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 YSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU05 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

AU05 YSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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