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FY05 YTG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 60,697 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 60,697 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification FOULING BODY (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,108 miles

No rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,958 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,511 miles

Misting around power steering ram

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,545 miles

Central dash bulbs dull

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

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

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,129 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 38,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,458 miles

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,639 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,726 miles

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

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

slight play n/s anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,496 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,493 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 13,904 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 YTG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

FY05 YTG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is FY05 YTG safe to buy?

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