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HV05 YSS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,805 mi
Last recorded76,805 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YSS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,593 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,339 miles

Both front wipers split

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,336 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front wipers split

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,014 miles

Front screen wipers split at ends

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,421 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,538 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,631 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall and front and rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,587 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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HV05 YSS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HV05 YSS, 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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HV05 YSS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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