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GY05 OWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,195 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 118,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 112,097 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 112,095 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release outermost (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,781 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 100,662 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,270 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,650 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

rear exhaust strap corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,062 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,062 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,265 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,458 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 OWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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