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GY05 NBA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,352 mi
Last recorded156,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 156,352 miles

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 dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 149,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 149,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 142,011 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 136,197 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 130,358 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 121,552 miles

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

both front tyres have inner & outer edge wear

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,282 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 115,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,513 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,408 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & damage to outer sidewall

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,432 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have worn to a slight lip (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre worn and has cords showing

Fail 24 May 2016 80,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill front edge has been chalked (5.2.6)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have worn to a slight lip (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre worn and has cords showing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,547 miles

Engine top cover has all posts broken- vibrating against dip stick and cooling system.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2013 57,378 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedel rubber missing

Fail 30 May 2013 57,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2012 48,745 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 27 May 2011 42,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,230 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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GY05 NBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GY05 NBA, 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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GY05 NBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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