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AY55 YJH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,264 mi
Last recorded195,264 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YJH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 195,264 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 194,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 163,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,303 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray nearside damaged

nearside front foglamp broken

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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AY55 YJH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY55 YJH, 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 AY55 YJH registered?

AY55 YJH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 YJH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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