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AU55 TJY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 103,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 101,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 101,908 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,888 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 99,888 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,042 miles

Offside Front upper mount slightly tight

Oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,042 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front upper mount slightly tight

Oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,931 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,155 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,138 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,809 miles

marked as seriously damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,401 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,112 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,679 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,339 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AU55 TJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AU55 TJY, 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 AU55 TJY registered?

AU55 TJY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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