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GY05 YSM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,063 mi
Last recorded60,063 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,063 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2017 52,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,828 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,255 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,379 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front number plate cracked but readable

rear box of exhaust hanging bracket corroded but still adequately supported

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked but readable

rear exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 1 Mar 2013 40,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked but readable

rear exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,599 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhast still secure

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhast still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked but readable

off side rear tyre fitted in wrong direction

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 3 Mar 2010 26,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,532 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 YSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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