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GY55 TUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,330 mi
Last recorded99,330 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,330 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

both rear registration plate lamps would be showing direct white light to rear if they were working

tailgate handle missing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

both rear registration plate lamps would be showing direct white light to rear if they were working

tailgate handle missing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,848 miles

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Sep 2015 83,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Offside parking brake mechanism suspect

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,148 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,400 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,270 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

noise from fanbelt components

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

noise from fanbelt components

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,914 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 29,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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