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GY05 LPZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

179,656 mi
Last recorded179,656 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 179,656 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 178,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working switches on and turns its self off (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 156,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen has small chip

Fail 19 Aug 2024 156,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clip to hold bu;lb inplace (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen has small chip

Pass 9 Apr 2024 155,050 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 147,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 141,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 141,602 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 136,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,506 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,075 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,296 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,962 miles

injector seal blowing slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,047 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,236 miles

turbo heatshields loose / broken

Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,236 miles

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

turbo heatshields loose / broken

Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,082 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,082 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,204 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,814 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2009 30,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,498 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 LPZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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