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AV05 YTH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 159,773 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 159,741 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,587 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSR wheel bearing noisy when spun up (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 149,587 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR tyre has a cut in the tread section exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre 20 years old & heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSR wheel bearing noisy when spun up (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 80,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,991 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,824 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 39,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 2 Aug 2019 30,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread base (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,323 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 25,317 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,212 miles

both dips on max marks

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess

Fail 7 Jul 2015 25,205 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both dips on max marks

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 24,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,563 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 YTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YTH, 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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AV05 YTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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