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GU05 PYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,663 mi
Last recorded73,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 PYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,663 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 73,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 83,134 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 42,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,557 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,514 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 40,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,905 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 38,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,440 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2007 13,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,649 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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GU05 PYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU05 PYT, 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 GU05 PYT registered?

GU05 PYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 PYT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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