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CP05 YBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,404 mi
Last recorded67,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 YBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 67,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine Light on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,208 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,022 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

backbox mount corroded

nearside front bottom arm rear bush split and has slight movement

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear wiper deteriorated

slight gearbox leaks

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

backbox mount corroded

nearside front bottom arm rear bush split and has slight movement

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear wiper deteriorated

slight gearbox leaks

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,751 miles

wish bone bushers x2

Pass 31 May 2011 40,535 miles

pads

pads

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 13,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CP05 YBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP05 YBY, 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 CP05 YBY registered?

CP05 YBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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