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GY05 SZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,498 mi
Last recorded85,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,150 miles

botrh front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

botrh front tyres are wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking close to exposing cord/ply

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,905 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 62,905 miles

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

ADVISE N/S and O/S front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,160 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,042 miles

Spare wheel missing

heavy perishing to n/s rear tyre

heavy perishing to o/s rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2009 29,954 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel missing

heavy perishing to n/s rear tyre

heavy perishing to o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,322 miles

Very low tyre pressure and cuts and damage to N/S/F

Fail 20 Jun 2008 21,318 miles

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

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

Very low tyre pressure and cuts and damage to N/S/F

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 SZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

GY05 SZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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