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GY05 YPL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,068 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 101,068 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 89,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 76,022 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 May 2019 61,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 60,182 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,759 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded but supporting exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,763 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,643 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,537 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 YPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

GY05 YPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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