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GY05 YRA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YRA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,322 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,003 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)

steering arms have slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,339 miles

nearside front steering arm

Pass 1 May 2014 93,112 miles

Both front tyres pressure bit flat

Both front tyres worn between 2.80-3.13mm and worn on both edges and has few cut

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

O/S/R indicator slightly discoloured

Very light crack/perished on both front lower suspension arms rear bushes

Fail 1 May 2014 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Both front tyres pressure bit flat

Both front tyres worn between 2.80-3.13mm and worn on both edges and has few cut

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Has a play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

O/S/R indicator slightly discoloured

Very light crack/perished on both front lower suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing.

Rear tyres worn low.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing.

Rear tyres worn low.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,453 miles

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Spare tyre is missing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Spare tyre is missing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,006 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low and discs worn.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,006 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low and discs worn.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,686 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 YRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

GY05 YRA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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