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HY55 YDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,958 mi
Last recorded44,958 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,958 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,012 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 42,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,150 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,101 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,795 miles

All 4 Tyres walls perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,181 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 251,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,060 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 15,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,820 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 YDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY55 YDE, 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 HY55 YDE registered?

HY55 YDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is HY55 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 YDE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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