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GY55 YCD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible broken boot handle hanging over no plate (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear boot handle broken

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,852 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 65,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached insecure light cluster (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers smeary

Fail 5 Sep 2019 54,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,642 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,774 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,770 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts / pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,382 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between treads slight

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,154 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and cracked tread

offside rear tyre cracked tread

oil leak

steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp direction indicator (1.2.1f)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and cracked tread

offside rear tyre cracked tread

oil leak

steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2015 29,695 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 29,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,249 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 19,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,596 miles

both front tyres deteriorated/cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2012 17,594 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated/cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,715 miles

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)

all 4 tyres deteriorated/cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,622 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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GY55 YCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY55 YCD, 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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GY55 YCD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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