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GY05 AHZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack inner joint

vehicle smells of diesel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,849 miles

Injector Seal Leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 100,112 miles

possible exhaust blow

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracked and perished 2008 dot code

osr tyre cracked and perished 2008 dot code

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracked and perished 2008 dot code

osr tyre cracked and perished 2008 dot code

possible exhaust blow

Fail 30 Mar 2013 93,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,734 miles

Dent in near side lower sill

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,734 miles

Dent in near side lower sill

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust tail box strap corroded but exhaust still surpoorted /light damage to near side sill / rear pads inner low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,665 miles

Rear exhaust tail box strap corroded but exhaust still surpoorted /light damage to near side sill / rear pads inner low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,040 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,882 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)

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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GY05 AHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY05 AHZ, 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 GY05 AHZ registered?

GY05 AHZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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