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FY05 AYO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 88,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,843 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,440 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,440 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,561 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,654 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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FY05 AYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AYO, 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 FY05 AYO registered?

FY05 AYO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is FY05 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 AYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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