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GY05 YPM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YPM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,819 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,546 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wipers splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,862 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,309 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Rear exhaust has a mounting clamp broken - system still fully supported

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

o/s mirror unit has tempoary repair

Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Oil level low

Rear exhaust has a mounting clamp broken - system still fully supported

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

o/s mirror unit has tempoary repair

Pass 11 May 2012 57,924 miles

n/s/r tyre low

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2011 51,576 miles

both front brake discs are very worn

emmisions were high but came down to just within limit

n/s/f tyre worn to limit & bald on extreme outer edge

o/s/f seatbelt meets mot requirements but has a device fitted to hold webbing together either side of buckle

signs of o/s/r tyre rubbing on arch liner but not at time of test

unable to see front pads to assess wear

Fail 16 May 2011 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are very worn

emmisions were high but came down to just within limit

n/s/f tyre worn to limit & bald on extreme outer edge

o/s/f seatbelt meets mot requirements but has a device fitted to hold webbing together either side of buckle

signs of o/s/r tyre rubbing on arch liner but not at time of test

unable to see front pads to assess wear

Pass 14 May 2010 45,556 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 38,458 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 38,458 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 31,194 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

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 YPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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