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GY05 LOD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 130,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 129,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front corrosion appearing in outer sill panel

Offside Front corrosion appearing in outer sill panel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,142 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,701 miles

both rear suspension bump stops are perished.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,093 miles

Nearside Front corrosion starting to appear in outer sill panel

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corrosion starting to appear in outer sill panel

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,334 miles

o/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,334 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2012 68,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 39,229 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 39,229 miles

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

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 LOD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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