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GY05 LPC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,872 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 85,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,270 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanging bracket deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,236 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanging bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,770 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 67,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 67,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2012 60,096 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 35,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 29,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 29,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 28,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

GY05 LPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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