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GY05 CWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 132,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 129,383 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 129,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 126,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 124,573 miles

Coolant leak x2 ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sills repaired but covered in under-seal, stopping full inspection of repair, both sides.

Fail 19 May 2020 124,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak x2 ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,006 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,973 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,215 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,926 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

spare tyre worn

Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,047 miles

nearside front brake pads appear worn thin - recommend closer inspection with wheels removed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,154 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

spare tyre worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 46,154 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

spare tyre worn

Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,888 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 CWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY05 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

GY05 CWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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