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LY05 GWZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,261 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 130,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 130,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,451 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 117,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,906 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,318 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,448 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,806 miles

off side rear tyre starting to perish between tread

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,713 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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LY05 GWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LY05 GWZ, 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 LY05 GWZ registered?

LY05 GWZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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