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CX05 GME

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,553 mi
Last recorded131,553 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,553 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 128,636 miles

cracks in both front lower suspension p bushes

n/s rear tyre low

Fail 24 Aug 2020 128,352 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracks in both front lower suspension p bushes

n/s rear tyre low

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,287 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,306 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease and slightly insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 120,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease and slightly insecure (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,614 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 106,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mounting excessivly corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,064 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 65,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,167 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,880 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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CX05 GME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX05 GME, 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 CX05 GME registered?

CX05 GME is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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