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GY05 YRG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,628 mi
Last recorded88,628 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YRG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,628 miles

Front brake pedal has slight play

Nearside Front front brake disc badly worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Offside Front front brake disc badly worn

Offside Rear passenger seat has slight movement

Offside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2015 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted boot split and excessive play (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake drum contaminated with brake fluid. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable cv boot split no longers prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn both edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted boot split and excessive play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat has slight movement

Front brake pedal has slight play

Nearside Front front brake disc badly worn

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Offside Front front brake disc badly worn

Offside Rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 78,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,907 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Aug 2012 61,048 miles

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

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 61,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,110 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,894 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,894 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,049 miles

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

rear wiper split tow bar bolts not long enough?

Fail 13 Jul 2009 31,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear wiper split tow bar bolts not long enough?

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,097 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 YRG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

GY05 YRG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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