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NY05 GJU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,996 mi
Last recorded130,996 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 GJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault in display wording (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working not water (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor has pin hole

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

Offside Front starting to split

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

reversing light is not working

traces of coolant in nearside front floor

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,478 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 119,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,718 miles

Early corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,081 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,843 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 88,843 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,369 miles

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,152 miles

exhaust mounting strap corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,733 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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NY05 GJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NY05 GJU, 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 NY05 GJU registered?

NY05 GJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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