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GY05 YOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,956 miles

Nearside condensation in side repeater

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

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Fail 23 Jan 2017 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside condensation in side repeater

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

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,419 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

front brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

play in nearside front rack joint

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 74,266 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,700 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 58,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear both tyers craking

Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,343 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 YOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

GY05 YOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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