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NY05 GJV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lowe shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight power steering fluid leaks

Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear after flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lowe shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Slight power steering fluid leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,448 miles

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

age related corrosion to rear suspension and shocker casings

both front wishbone rear bushes split and worn

o/s of steering rack misting oil

Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

age related corrosion to rear suspension and shocker casings

both front wishbone rear bushes split and worn

o/s front tyre getting low in tread and wearing on edges

o/s of steering rack misting oil

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,361 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in treads and edges

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

coolant leak

front brake discs worn pads appear ok

o/s rear tyre starting to crack in treads

o/s wiper blade poor

rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking in treads and edges

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn

coolant leak

front brake discs worn pads appear ok

o/s rear tyre starting to crack in treads

o/s wiper blade poor

rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,938 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s of steering rack misting oil

o/s wiper blade poor

Fail 24 Jan 2019 84,859 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s of steering rack misting oil

o/s wiper blade poor

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,406 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bacbox joint hanger weld off (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill next to prev weld site (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 78,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,229 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger weld off near backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill on 2 places (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,141 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Dec 2015 67,101 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill within 30cm of seat mounting point seat belt lock fitted to seat frame (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,595 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Dec 2014 60,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,752 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust back box mounting/strap deteriorated but secure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,811 miles

offside & nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,147 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 21,140 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,218 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 GJV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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