MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light is on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner and outer edge/tread 185.65.15.H (5.2.3 (e))
No 3 injector seal leaking gasses under bonnet
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner edge/tread 185.65.15.H (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on their inner and outer brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seat are missing ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine management light is on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner and outer edge/tread 185.65.15.H (5.2.3 (e))
No 3 injector seal leaking gasses under bonnet
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its inner edge/tread 185.65.15.H (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on their inner and outer brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seat are missing ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
No 4 injector seal leaking
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
No 4 injector seal leaking
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Oil leak steering rack ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Oil leak steering rack ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight damage o/s/f seat belt webbing
spare tyre badly perished and low pressure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre low edges
power steering ram damp
slight damage o/s/f seat belt webbing
spare tyre badly perished and low pressure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres worn on edge's
both rear tyres perished
not able to clearly see any of the brake pads
rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats
rear wiper split
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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GY05 YBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 GY05 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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GY05 YBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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