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GY05 YBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,268 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 108,267 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,617 miles

No 4 injector seal leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 96,617 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,485 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,485 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,201 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,197 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,866 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 77,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,737 miles

slight damage o/s/f seat belt webbing

spare tyre badly perished and low pressure

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,029 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,009 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,864 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 31,864 miles

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?

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 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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