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GY55 BMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,147 mi
Last recorded170,147 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 170,147 miles

windscreen has crack along very bottom of screen in black shaded area

Pass 27 May 2015 163,738 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f door hinges slight play

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

oil leak n/s/f drive shaft

Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,033 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake pads slight low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,696 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and cracked on sidewalls

Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,057 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 BMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GY55 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

GY55 BMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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