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MM05 YBA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,185 mi
Last recorded132,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,185 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 127,743 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 116,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 116,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 101,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,484 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking/ perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking/ perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,708 miles

both outer sills weak.

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,596 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,970 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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MM05 YBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM05 YBA, 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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What year was MM05 YBA registered?

MM05 YBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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