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GY55 TWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 TWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering track control arm ball end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,141 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,239 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust mounting strap corroded

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn on outside edges of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,676 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/rear tyre valve slight fouling on wheel trim

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,721 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,851 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 TWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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