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GY05 LWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,826 mi
Last recorded94,826 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 94,826 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 94,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,985 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lens cluster damaged but not showing any white light

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old tyres void after 10 years

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre 14 years old tyres void after 10 years

Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre 16 years old tyres void after 10 years

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre 14 years old tyres void after 10 years

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,757 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,316 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,700 miles

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

front brake discs badley lipped.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,748 miles

front brake discs lipped.

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 30 Mar 2011 32,748 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped.

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,887 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 LWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

GY05 LWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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