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GY55 NLP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 NLP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 134,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 130,531 miles

Engine idle poor

Exhaust fumes becoming smokey

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))

Rear exhaust box surport strap broken

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,757 miles

engine misfiring

exhaust back box clamp /strap broken exhaust is supported by centre

front discs poor

slight play in o/s/f anti link

Fail 31 Jul 2018 123,757 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine misfiring

exhaust back box clamp /strap broken exhaust is supported by centre

front discs poor

slight play in o/s/f anti link

Pass 31 Jul 2017 117,225 miles

engine idle rough suspect missfire

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 31 Jul 2017 117,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine idle rough suspect missfire

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 104,232 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 104,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,697 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wall perished

wiper blades allround split

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

wiper blades allround split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,417 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,155 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,988 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,190 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NLP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLP, 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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GY55 NLP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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