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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective
Suspected sqibb drive fault
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside 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 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 Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Spare tyre defective
both front brake discs corroded
n/s outer sill corroded along full length. No holes have been identified using corrosion assessment tool.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front less than 500 miles (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f wing liner insecure
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front less than 500 miles (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f wing liner insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD LOW ON EDGES
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR WIPERBLADE SPLIT
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
airbag fault
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
airbag fault
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag fault
large sign in n/s/f window
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag fault
large sign in n/s/f window
Air bag light on.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s door mirror.
Strap around rear exhaust box.
Air bag light on.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s door mirror.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Strap around rear exhaust box.
Air bag light on.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
HI line brake light security.
O/s/r brake check,noise.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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DY55 YBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 November 2005.
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