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GU05 RPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,670 mi
Last recorded150,670 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 150,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 150,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

power steering pump noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,256 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,075 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,266 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,255 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre deteriated

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre deteriated

o/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,636 miles

Front Windscreen has a large crack outside the swept area.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,635 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has a large crack outside the swept area.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen cracked but not in sweep area

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,876 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 RPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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