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DY55 YBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 111,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 104,021 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all suspension components heavily corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bump stops perished

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2020 103,797 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all suspension components heavily corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear suspension bump stops perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2019 95,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,315 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,494 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 81,494 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,729 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,373 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,190 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 54,190 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,836 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge (tracking needs checking)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,417 miles

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 11 Oct 2010 32,105 miles

3x child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,078 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 26,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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DY55 YBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DY55 YBF, 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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DY55 YBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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