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MT05 YFF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,162 mi
Last recorded42,162 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,162 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust strap

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,389 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,998 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,833 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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MT05 YFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT05 YFF, 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 MT05 YFF registered?

MT05 YFF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is MT05 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 YFF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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