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GU05 TYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,322 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 64,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,752 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,172 miles

o/s/f wiper split and smeary.

rear wiper split.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 48,172 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wiper split and smeary.

rear wiper split.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,570 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,659 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,921 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake/wheel assembly.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,281 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 TYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

GU05 TYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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