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GY55 YXN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,954 mi
Last recorded115,954 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,138 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,966 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 105,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,617 miles

Near side outer sill starting to corrode

Oil filler cap missing

Slight play near side front antiroll bar drop link

Spare wheel slightly loose

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

Fail 18 May 2018 100,617 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Near side outer sill starting to corrode

Oil filler cap missing

Slight play near side front antiroll bar drop link

Spare wheel slightly loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,894 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 97,894 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,937 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside front tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 93,937 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 91,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 91,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 87,481 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 87,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2013 80,605 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,204 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 72,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 61,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,225 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 YXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

GY55 YXN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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