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DY05 SYJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,943 mi
Last recorded96,943 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,946 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 93,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,586 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front inner steering rack joint slightly worn

offside front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Feb 2018 81,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front inner steering rack joint slightly worn

offside front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,260 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush broken (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak Inside car passenger footwell ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,728 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,728 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,502 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,549 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,564 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 19,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DY05 SYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY05 SYJ, 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 DY05 SYJ registered?

DY05 SYJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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