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AY55 YJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,064 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 75,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,798 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 65,798 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,623 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished

Fail 12 Sep 2009 55,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre walls perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,773 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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AY55 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY55 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

AY55 YJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 YJJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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