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FY05 YTH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 100,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 93,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

back box slight blowing

o/s cv boot wet/damp

Fail 10 May 2017 93,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

back box slight blowing

o/s cv boot wet/damp

Pass 13 May 2016 86,288 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 86,288 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 66,122 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,485 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked / perished.spare tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,353 miles

N/S/F TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 23,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,476 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 YTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTH, 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 YTH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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