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GY55 YXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,602 mi
Last recorded111,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,602 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Outer body sill damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy inner wear void of tread no cords showing at time of test

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 30 Dec 2022 111,579 miles

Emissions not tested no oil showing on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Outer body sill damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy inner wear void of tread no cords showing at time of test

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 31 Dec 2021 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Dec 2021 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

brake pedal spongy

engine coolant level low

Pass 30 Dec 2020 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 99,994 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

front brake discs poor condition

towbar electric wires bare but not connected

Fail 8 Nov 2019 99,994 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

damage to nearside outer sill

front brake discs poor condition

towbar electric wires bare but not connected

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,937 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,822 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,822 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,508 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,682 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,682 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,905 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 51,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,613 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 YXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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