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FY55 YDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,217 mi
Last recorded134,217 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 134,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 130,002 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 127,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,954 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 124,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 122,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,107 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2016 119,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,198 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 116,192 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,933 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 113,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,301 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 101,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 101,619 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,777 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,355 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 YDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDV, 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 YDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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