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CA05 YZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 165,089 miles

alternator belt perished

front wipers slightly worn

front wish bone bushes slightly deteriorted

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive or holed

rear axle beam corroded

rear wiper worn

slight play nearside inner rack end

Fail 15 Dec 2017 165,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt perished

front wipers slightly worn

front wish bone bushes slightly deteriorted

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive or holed

rear axle beam corroded

rear wiper worn

slight play nearside inner rack end

Pass 1 Dec 2016 160,080 miles

Offside front tyre wearing uneven

Service light on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 160,078 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing uneven

Service light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 154,370 miles

Offside front tyre worn uneven and very close to limit

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2014 143,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 129,468 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,948 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket rusted through

Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust back box bracket rusted through

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,834 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,724 miles

all four tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,297 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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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CA05 YZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA05 YZT, 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 CA05 YZT registered?

CA05 YZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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