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DG55 YBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken and sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS ring (sensor pickup) (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe along the rear chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 119,942 miles

Nearside tail lamp lens broken on the side but not affecting light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 119,941 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside tail lamp lens broken on the side but not affecting light output

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 113,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 113,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 104,248 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

rear exhaust support strap broken

Fail 9 May 2017 103,905 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

rear exhaust support strap broken

Pass 17 May 2016 96,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and also has a small cut along the tread

exhaust rear box strap broken but the system is secure

fuel filler pipe deteriorated and weak where it goes onto tank (starting to split)

Fail 17 May 2016 96,613 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure on floor mounts (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure on floor mounts (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and also has a small cut along the tread

exhaust rear box strap broken but the system is secure

fuel filler pipe deteriorated and weak where it goes onto tank (starting to split)

Pass 12 May 2015 89,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 89,385 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on the inside

Pass 28 May 2014 83,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2013 75,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

The rear exhaust mounting has snapped due to corrosion , the exhaust is still supported.

Fail 22 May 2013 75,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The rear exhaust mounting has snapped due to corrosion , the exhaust is still supported.

Pass 23 May 2012 69,589 miles

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

The exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket has snapped , the exhaust is still supported .

Fail 23 May 2012 69,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

The exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket has snapped , the exhaust is still supported .

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,221 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 47,877 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,331 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,728 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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DG55 YBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DG55 YBX, 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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DG55 YBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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