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GK05 RSY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,442 mi
Last recorded90,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,442 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,910 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,259 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp damaged

Nearside Front side repeater lens cover missing

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front dampness around power steering pipes

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2020 84,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp damaged

Nearside Front side repeater lens cover missing

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front dampness around power steering pipes

Offside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2019 80,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 80,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,858 miles

Offside Rear light lens cover cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,857 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cover cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,226 miles

both wipers are split

Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both wipers are split

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,581 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 43,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,394 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,038 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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GK05 RSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc 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 GK05 RSY, 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 GK05 RSY registered?

GK05 RSY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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