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GY05 LWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,851 mi
Last recorded122,851 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,851 miles

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

Pass 30 May 2016 116,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2016 116,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,041 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,041 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2014 77,927 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 67,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,819 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer support band weakened by corrosion

Pass 18 May 2009 37,939 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not thoroughly checked

Fail 24 May 2008 32,580 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 32,580 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 LWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

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