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AY55 YYX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,121 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Fail 13 Sep 2017 128,121 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 118,461 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,743 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low ....early rectification advised

Fail 15 Sep 2015 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low ....early rectification advised

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,432 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre smooth on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre smooth on edge

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre edges smooth

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,993 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,673 miles

both front tyre edges close to limit

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,671 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyre edges close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,398 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,884 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 YYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

AY55 YYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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