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GY05 UXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 UXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2015 107,149 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

although the offside front tyre has a stepped tread it is heavily worn on the inner tread area. Replacement is recommended

engine appears to run rough

high level stoplight has 1 bulb not working

minor stonechip and scratch damage to the windowscreen

offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread area

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

rear wiper blade has perished

unable to fully check the rear brake hoses due to the suspension arrangement

Fail 8 Apr 2014 96,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

although the offside front tyre has a stepped tread it is heavily worn on the inner tread area. Replacement is recommended

engine appears to run rough

high level stoplight has 1 bulb not working

minor stonechip and scratch damage to the windowscreen

offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread area

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

rear wiper blade has perished

unable to fully check the rear brake hoses due to the suspension arrangement

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,759 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,547 miles

fuel filler flap missing

offside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,547 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover loose

engine oil leak

fuel filler flap missing

offside door mirror cover damaged

oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,503 miles

engine undertray fitted

nsf tyre on 2mm

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 UXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

GY05 UXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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