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GY05 YNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,202 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 58,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,412 miles

E.M.L light on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts no cord showing at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 28,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on nearside rear tyre.

nearside door assembly insecure.

Fail 9 May 2014 28,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks on nearside rear tyre.

nearside door assembly insecure.

Pass 23 May 2013 23,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Fail 23 May 2013 23,010 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

offside rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 17 May 2012 18,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks on offside front tyre.

Fail 16 May 2012 18,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks on offside front tyre.

Pass 18 May 2011 15,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks on both front tyres.

Fail 18 May 2011 15,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,675 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 13,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,855 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 8,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,608 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 YNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

GY05 YNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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