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GP55 HYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 HYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,895 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2018 98,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,603 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 91,603 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck rubber pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged pipe from filler neck to tank split (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Air intake pipes under bonnet insecure

Brake fluid low

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,907 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear sill damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 75,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear sill damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air intake pipe insecure

both front sills corroddoded not excessive

Fail 15 Jan 2014 68,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air intake pipe insecure

both front sills corroddoded not excessive

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,705 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,703 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 30,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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GP55 HYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GP55 HYT, 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 GP55 HYT registered?

GP55 HYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is GP55 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 HYT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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