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HY55 YCC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,958 mi
Last recorded49,958 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YCC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 49,958 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 49,958 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 May 2013 44,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 44,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls.

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,334 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 23,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,844 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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HY55 YCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY55 YCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY55 YCC registered?

HY55 YCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is HY55 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 YCC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY55 YCC have outstanding finance?

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