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AV05 YFK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,916 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 97,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum appears to be damp

Pass 28 Apr 2025 83,520 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,503 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 76,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,896 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 64,981 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 55,219 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,882 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 50,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,026 miles

n s rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,923 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre has a gash in tyre wall and in tread.not exposing cords

o/s/r tyre has gash in it.not exposing cords.

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 YFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV05 YFK, 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 YFK registered?

AV05 YFK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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