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FY05 AYN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,653 mi
Last recorded108,653 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 108,653 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slight movment in runners

Fail 17 Apr 2020 108,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slight movment in runners

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner rod end has play

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 82,774 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on both edges(185/65/15)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on both edges(185/65/15)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,857 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,588 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,395 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 AYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY05 AYN, 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 AYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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