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GY05 DVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 102,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,552 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 94,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perished on walls

Fail 30 May 2018 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perished on walls

Pass 15 May 2017 86,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover loose

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover loose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,884 miles

exhaust tailpipe support strap rusted through

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 54,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,773 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres on side walls.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,187 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

belly pan fitted

both front brake disc lipped

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,256 miles

belly pan fitted

both front brake disc lipped

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,950 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 DVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY05 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

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

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