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KY05 GMG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,597 mi
Last recorded105,597 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 GMG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,597 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 105,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,539 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,375 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,032 miles

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

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

exhaust shield loose rear

nsr tyre on limits

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,032 miles

exhaust shield loose rear

nsr tyre on limits

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 64,683 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 64,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,059 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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KY05 GMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY05 GMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY05 GMG registered?

KY05 GMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KY05 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 GMG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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