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FY05 AYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,045 mi
Last recorded143,045 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wearing

fuel filler neck tube perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2020 143,043 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure at floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure at floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre edge wearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck tube perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2019 134,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 15 Feb 2018 127,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside headlight bulb retaining clip missing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 121,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside headlight bulb retaining clip missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,981 miles

Nearside Rear side wall cracking badly on inside

Fail 7 Mar 2016 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side wall cracking badly on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side wall damage n/s/rear

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side wall damage n/s/rear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,480 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,480 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,992 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,992 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 63,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,443 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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FY05 AYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY05 AYD, 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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FY05 AYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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