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DG05 GMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,296 mi
Last recorded56,296 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 50,631 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 45,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,992 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 41,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,429 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 36,596 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal support strap corroded away. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,501 miles

near-side front tyre sidewall condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near-side front tyre sidewall condition

Fail 27 Jan 2014 31,741 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,570 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

two front tyres cracking on side walls

two rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,212 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 13,212 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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DG05 GMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG05 GMO, 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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DG05 GMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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