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EF05 YAY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,426 mi
Last recorded129,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 129,426 miles

BOTH LOWER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

injector leaking/chuffing

Fail 17 Jun 2019 129,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH LOWER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER

NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE -INJECTOR CAFFING /LEAKING

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 122,665 miles

ENGINE -INJECTOR SEAL/S LEAKING -PUFFING NOISE WHEN RUNNING

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING ON EDGES -185/65/15

Fail 19 Jun 2018 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

BRAKE FLUID LOW

ENGINE -INJECTOR SEAL/S LEAKING -PUFFING NOISE WHEN RUNNING

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING ON EDGES -185/65/15

PARKING BRAKE INBALANCE-OFFSIDE

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,881 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALLS

Nearside Rear Lower SILL -DENTED

Fail 1 Jun 2017 110,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DETEROIRATED ON OUTER WALLS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower SILL -DENTED

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,517 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly lipped

Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 30 May 2015 91,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,528 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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EF05 YAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 YAY, 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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EF05 YAY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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