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GY05 YOG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,474 mi
Last recorded149,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 149,474 miles

Front power steering pipe leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2023 136,681 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded off system secure

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket corroded off system secure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 114,154 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,186 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 91,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,143 miles

all 4 tyres side wall cracking

front brake discs have lip

front pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,998 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 22,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YOG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol 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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

GY05 YOG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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