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GY05 LPA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,239 mi
Last recorded130,239 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,312 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 96,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,147 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on edges *on the legal limit*

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,164 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box clamp snapped but exhaust still secure at timne of test

Fail 14 Feb 2013 71,164 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box clamp snapped but exhaust still secure at timne of test

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,603 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,465 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,465 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,571 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 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

GY05 LPA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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