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GY05 LPN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,945 mi
Last recorded123,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LPN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 123,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre on cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion/rear suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,284 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 114,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 76,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 70,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 65,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,503 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage along lower wind screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,996 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,477 miles

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

spare tyre perishing.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,759 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,594 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 21,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LPN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

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

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