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AY55 YJL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 76,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 75,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 75,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 72,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,539 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 67,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,171 miles

general under vehicle corrosion.

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Oct 2018 59,171 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate broken. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N/S/F side light not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

general under vehicle corrosion.

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,803 miles

front number plate cracked

off side front fog lamp lens broken, light still functional

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,377 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,377 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,196 miles

Cannot carry out full brake inspection due to obstruction

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,509 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 43,509 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust back box mounting corroded and broken away but still supported

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 14 Oct 2010 40,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box mounting corroded and broken away but still supported

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,160 miles

both rear tyres perished around sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,799 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,826 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YJL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 AY55 YJL, 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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AY55 YJL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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