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GV05 YHD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edges Bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Spare Tyre Worn And Flat

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner And Outer Edges Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Spare Tyre Worn And Flat

Pass 18 May 2016 94,430 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 94,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,057 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 55,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slight sidewall damage

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 YHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GV05 YHD, 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 GV05 YHD registered?

GV05 YHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GV05 YHD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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