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DY55 YBR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,033 mi
Last recorded52,033 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,033 miles

Front tyre tread stepped

wheels not going full lock when jacked up

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 37,522 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,061 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,979 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,489 miles

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 YBR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBR, 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 DY55 YBR registered?

DY55 YBR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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