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GP05 TYB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,741 mi
Last recorded71,741 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front 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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking behind engine (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine overheating.

gearbox leaking

nearside front headlamp repaired (poorly, slightly insecure)

slight rear corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,839 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2017 67,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,695 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 60,695 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear silencer mounting broken,but not insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,863 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,167 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,167 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,066 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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GP05 TYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP05 TYB, 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 GP05 TYB registered?

GP05 TYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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