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GY55 BPF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 164,869 miles

Spare wheel is missing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 164,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill metal soft but not excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

coolant empty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 156,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 147,691 miles

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 147,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,278 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 133,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside Registration Plate light very dim close to excessive

offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,793 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,793 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,029 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 BPF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF registered?

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

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