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AY55 YJM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,018 mi
Last recorded144,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 144,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,062 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split but clears the screen

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

oil filter leeking and rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 121,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 104,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,455 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 98,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,690 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 80,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber anti-slip missing

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight sideways movement at brake pedal

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber anti-slip missing

Front number plate damaged

Slight sideways movement at brake pedal

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/s front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,418 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/s front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,434 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 YJM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

AY55 YJM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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