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DY54 AYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 AYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 117,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Parking brake sticky

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 117,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Parking brake sticky

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 98,409 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 83,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2013 71,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,720 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,200 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,090 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,090 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,538 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

lower engine cover insecure

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,450 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,020 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,020 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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DY54 AYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY54 AYC, 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 DY54 AYC registered?

DY54 AYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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