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NY05 CYX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

159,050 mi
Last recorded159,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 CYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 159,050 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 158,520 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 158,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 153,205 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 152,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 147,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 134,876 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,688 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,004 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 127,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,064 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 108,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 100,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,910 miles

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

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

front exhaust shield loose

Fail 25 Sep 2013 94,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

front exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on both outter edges but still meet's reqements

Fail 21 Sep 2012 84,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on both outter edges but still meet's reqements

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 70,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,242 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,013 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge low tread on very outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,900 miles

advisories both front tyres wearing on edges n\s\f tyre close to limit

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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NY05 CYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 NY05 CYX, 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 NY05 CYX registered?

NY05 CYX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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