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GY55 BMZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,717 mi
Last recorded88,717 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 88,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 85,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 82,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,153 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,503 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,978 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,775 miles

Rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,988 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,255 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2010 32,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,985 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 BMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

GY55 BMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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