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AV05 YFH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,735 mi
Last recorded184,735 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 184,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 184,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 177,312 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 170,490 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 170,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose mount corroded off axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose mount corroded off axle (3.6.B.1)

engine management light on

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2014 162,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight blow from an injector seal

Fail 29 Dec 2014 162,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

slight blow from an injector seal

Fail 13 Dec 2013 149,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 149,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 132,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage on windscreen outside swept area

Fail 15 Dec 2011 114,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage on windscreen outside swept area

Fail 10 Dec 2010 96,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,157 miles

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,055 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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AV05 YFH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV05 YFH, 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 AV05 YFH registered?

AV05 YFH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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