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GY05 LXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,989 mi
Last recorded107,989 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 107,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges /cord not exposed at test will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear footbrake slightly slower in application may need attention soon

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge /cord not exposed at test will need attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on edges /cord not exposed at test will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear footbrake slightly slower in application may need attention soon

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge /cord not exposed at test will need attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,278 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 48,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,171 miles

advise full brake inspection front discs and pads poor condition,and osr brake backplate damp?

Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise full brake inspection front discs and pads poor condition,and osr brake backplate damp?

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,758 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on edges , inner edge close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn on edges , inner edge close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,278 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 LXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

GY05 LXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 LXF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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