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GV05 YHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,789 mi
Last recorded152,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 152,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 143,242 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 10 %

Brakes ; Rear brake hoses , ferrules corroded

Lighting ; n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 28 Dec 2016 143,242 miles

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 10 %

Brakes ; Rear brake hoses , ferrules corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lighting ; n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Dec 2015 132,852 miles

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to tread, no chords showing at time of test.

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Radiator has slight damage to fins

Rear axel starting to corrode

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 132,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine slightly oily

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to tread, no chords showing at time of test.

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Radiator has slight damage to fins

Rear axel starting to corrode

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 120,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

P.A.S pipes damp

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

rear exhaust silencer braket corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,079 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,230 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,190 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,491 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 YHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

GV05 YHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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