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HY55 YED

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,476 mi
Last recorded149,476 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,548 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 143,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 138,626 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 138,626 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,432 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,431 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,376 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 107,402 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,206 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,956 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust at rear secured with wire

Fail 28 Nov 2014 83,956 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust at rear secured with wire

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,591 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,319 miles

Centre rear seat missing.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,489 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 YED is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YED, 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 YED registered?

HY55 YED is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 YED shows 21 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.

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