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GU05 TYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 TYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,240 miles

slight underbody corrosion and around outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2020 94,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion and around outer sills

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,879 miles

asr light on

both repeaters lenses missing

eml light

injector popping

Fail 23 Feb 2018 85,879 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

asr light on

both repeaters lenses missing

eml light

injector popping

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,592 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,800 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,795 miles

both sides front tyres worn on outer edge of tread

n/s/f wiper splitting on ends

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides front tyres worn on outer edge of tread

n/s/f wiper splitting on ends

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,304 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,040 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2011 66,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,840 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,840 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no spare wheel

Pass 12 May 2008 60,652 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 60,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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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GU05 TYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GU05 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

GU05 TYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 TYF shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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