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AY55 YJZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,298 mi
Last recorded70,298 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 70,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 47,999 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 24,947 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,247 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 YJZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

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

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