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GY05 SZO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,646 mi
Last recorded87,646 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 87,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue LED fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue LED fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue LED fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue LED fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 82,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall is cracking on outside

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outside edge

Offside Front tyre is cracking on outside wall

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outside

Pass 16 May 2017 78,583 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 78,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,003 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 76,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 71,996 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,103 miles

Back exahaust box strap is broken

Pass 2 May 2013 64,216 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 2 May 2013 64,216 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 53,624 miles

nearside front tyre side wall cut

power steering slightly rough

Pass 20 May 2011 45,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,826 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,553 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 27,351 miles

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

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 SZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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