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GY55 BLN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,360 mi
Last recorded149,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 149,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 88H (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

n.s.f suspension mounting noisey

Fail 25 Jul 2016 137,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

n.s.f suspension mounting noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,537 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 110,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,685 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,685 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,195 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,649 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,873 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,059 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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GY55 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green 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 GY55 BLN, 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 GY55 BLN registered?

GY55 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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