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GY55 TWC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,397 mi
Last recorded74,397 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 74,397 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 74,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,740 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 73,740 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2024 72,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,120 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 70,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,778 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 67,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,752 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,633 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,125 miles

n/s front brake disc red poss overheated

rear exhust mount brocken

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,611 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,673 miles

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

w/wash weak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,232 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 TWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

GY55 TWC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 TWC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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