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FY05 YUD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,400 mi
Last recorded135,400 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 135,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 130,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 106,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,926 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,872 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 94,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,205 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2010 74,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn replacement soon

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,892 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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