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GY05 SYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,922 mi
Last recorded46,922 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 46,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges from centre 3\4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 46,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges from centre 3\4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 46,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,538 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 43,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 39,898 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 39,482 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,660 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 37,276 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,519 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,883 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 26,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,499 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 21,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,942 miles

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

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres cracking

both rear indicators going pale

both side repeaters going pale

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,420 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,875 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,077 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 SYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

GY05 SYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is GY05 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 SYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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