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GY05 LPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp bulb clip missing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,263 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,872 miles

Offside Rear tyre lightly mishaped

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,816 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2016 85,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,418 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,735 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 68,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

airbag fault

play on nearside steering

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,391 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,917 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc 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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?

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

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