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GY05 YSH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,265 mi
Last recorded61,265 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YSH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,265 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 43,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres WORN HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked no cord showing

dampness to power steering hose

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres WORN HEAVY on edges tread not cut as deep

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked no cord showing

dampness to power steering hose

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 35,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 35,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,251 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,251 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2010 21,918 miles

Advise coolant leak

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

Pass 28 May 2010 21,918 miles

Advise coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2009 17,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,531 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 YSH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

GY05 YSH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 YSH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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