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GV05 PYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,766 mi
Last recorded52,766 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 PYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread lines on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,758 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread lines on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

engine oil leaks

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,527 miles

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

oil leaks

surface corrosion on both inner and outer sills/various suspension components front and rear

Pass 28 May 2019 50,115 miles

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

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

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

inner and outer sills soft

oil leaks

rear sub frame and various suspension componants corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 50,105 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

inner and outer sills soft

oil leaks

rear sub frame and various suspension componants corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 47,472 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

oil leaks

oil leaks

wipers slit on ends

Fail 10 May 2018 47,467 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

oil leaks

oil leaks

wipers slit on ends

Pass 9 May 2017 44,733 miles

Nearside both nearside tyres cracking

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 44,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,171 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 41,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,564 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,475 miles

rear exhaust strap split

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,567 miles

small cracks in n/n rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,045 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,472 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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GV05 PYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV05 PYD, 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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GV05 PYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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