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FY05 TYK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,150 mi
Last recorded62,150 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,186 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,551 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 40,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

boot handle insecure

nearside front tyre worn and aged / cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,895 miles

checked: offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

horn sound slight uneven !!!

nearside & offside front brake flex hose's started to crack & perishe up !!!

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth & cracked on tread edges !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

rear nnmber plate 1 letter slight peeling !!!

Pass 7 Nov 2009 25,118 miles

nearside front outer sill repaired with filler

slight damage to rear registration plate

Pass 25 Jul 2009 224,499 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 22,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cooling fan noisy

recent body repairs carried out

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,510 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 TYK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 TYK registered?

FY05 TYK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is FY05 TYK safe to buy?

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