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Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inadequately repaired along the sill. Repair has become soft and is starting to form holes. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cordes exposed due to cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test left on passenger seat. ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. Tyre from (0319) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers side sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer fuel cap missing. Leaving lockable inner cap.
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes are worn and have slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear axle corroded
underside corroded
Rear rear axle corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing low on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front springs are corroded
offside and nearside outer sills are corroded
offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pads worn low
Front offside and nearside front coil springs are corroded
Nearside nearside wiper blade split on ends
Offside offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded
Rear offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded on edges
Rear wiper blade split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs are worn and lipped
front brake discs are worn and lipped
rear exhaust mounting is corroded
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
brake fluid level is low
front brake discs are worn and lipped
rear exhaust heat shields are loose
rear exhaust mounting is corroded
front and rear tyre treads are getting low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs are lipped
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs are lipped
offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
small stone chips in windscreen
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Spare tyre defective
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
small stone chips in windscreen
n/s/f tyre worn to limits.
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BL54 YCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BL54 YCT, 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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BL54 YCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2005.
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