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FY55 YDH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YDH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,704 miles

oil leak surrounding air conditioning pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak surrounding air conditioning pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,966 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 54,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,462 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,570 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 40,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,971 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play from o/s/f drop link

Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,970 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

slight play from o/s/f drop link

Fail 27 Oct 2011 34,871 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,360 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 YDH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FY55 YDH, 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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FY55 YDH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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