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MM05 YBV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,194 mi
Last recorded77,194 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,194 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 77,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,268 miles

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

front brake/discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,268 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

front brake/discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,217 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 64,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,898 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,498 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,005 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MM05 YBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MM05 YBV, 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 MM05 YBV registered?

MM05 YBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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