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GY05 CWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,830 mi
Last recorded70,830 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 70,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front wiper blade is split but cleared screen all ok at the time of test

Pass 13 May 2015 70,830 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front wiper blade is split but cleared screen all ok at the time of test

Fail 19 May 2014 67,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 67,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,250 miles

Child seat in nearside rear paasenger position with adult belt passed through it so unable to fully inspect adult belt.

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

Obstructed view of some brake components so advise full check with wheels removed.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,572 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 52,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,713 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,713 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished and poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,923 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,697 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 21,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,370 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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GY05 CWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

GY05 CWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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