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GY05 UXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,672 mi
Last recorded125,672 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 125,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside rack arm slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2024 125,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside rack arm slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,712 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,913 miles

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

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,493 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

The nearside rear tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,493 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

The nearside rear tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,889 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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,729 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 18 Mar 2013 53,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,043 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,413 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 UXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

GY05 UXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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