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FY55 YDG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,254 mi
Last recorded94,254 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,254 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 94,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,187 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,159 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,041 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jan 2015 51,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,590 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,084 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,084 miles

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,589 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,027 miles

clunking from front when pulling off

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

p.a.s oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,752 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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FY55 YDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY55 YDG, 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 FY55 YDG registered?

FY55 YDG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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