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FY05 TYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,112 mi
Last recorded71,112 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,112 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill as marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting in front of rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 62,052 miles

both outer cills corroding

center exhaust mount is corroded and broken off

rear axel heavily corroded

slight power steering fluid leak from sensor on front pipe

Fail 20 Apr 2022 62,052 miles

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

both outer cills corroding

center exhaust mount is corroded and broken off

rear axel heavily corroded

slight power steering fluid leak from sensor on front pipe

Pass 27 May 2021 57,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,864 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,651 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 TYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

FY05 TYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 TYC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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