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GY54 ZBC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 ZBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2021 115,967 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber external corrosion to casing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber external corrosion to casing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 112,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slight external corrosion to casing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 112,887 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slight external corrosion to casing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower body sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,994 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower body sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Winter tyres fitted on nearside front & offside rear

Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,202 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion & offside rear (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion & offside rear (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,042 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion & offside rear (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear winter tyre fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion & offside rear (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear winter tyre fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,915 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion & offside rear (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear winter tyre fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp insecure 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion & offside rear (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear winter tyre fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,810 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 75,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,873 miles

N/S/F brake hose bracket insecure

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 14 Nov 2012 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

N/S/F brake hose bracket insecure

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2010 42,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack mechanism slight free play.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack mechanism slight free play.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,346 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 35,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,837 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,782 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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GY54 ZBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GY54 ZBC, 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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GY54 ZBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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