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GK55 YBW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,068 mi
Last recorded151,068 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 YBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 151,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 147,866 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 144,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,680 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,845 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 128,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 121,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,828 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,886 miles

N/s/r outer seat belt buckle housing broken but buckle operational

Fail 30 Aug 2013 103,886 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/r outer seat belt buckle housing broken but buckle operational

Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 87,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,873 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,872 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,657 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing near to limit and sidewalls perishing.

nearside front lower suspension wishbone, rear mounting bush starting to deteriorate.

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative.

offside front tyre tread worn near to limit and sidewall perishing.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,036 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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GK55 YBW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK55 YBW, 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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GK55 YBW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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