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MA05 YLR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 106,220 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2016 106,219 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,654 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,398 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MA05 YLR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA05 YLR, 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 MA05 YLR registered?

MA05 YLR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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