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GY05 YSO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 99,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2023 99,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 11 May 2022 92,578 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 92,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 87,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 6 May 2020 81,196 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

noise from clutch/gearbox

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine has a minor oil leak

unable to check o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 73,592 miles

Headlamp switch faulty doesn't select main beam (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine has a minor oil leak

unable to check o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,584 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 63,583 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 61,015 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 61,009 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 56,378 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 50,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,036 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 38,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,427 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 27,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,120 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)

front no plate slightly damaged

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 YSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

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