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GU05 TYZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,027 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 86,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,835 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,712 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,735 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight movement in driver/s seat

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON MINIUM LIMIT

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight movement in driver/s seat

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres very worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,133 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,989 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges and getting down

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 29,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,369 miles

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

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

beam reflectors fitted

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,656 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 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

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

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