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DG05 GPF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shockabsorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 115,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shockabsorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,159 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear centre exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,901 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front outer sills holed (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front anti roll bar dust covers deteriorated. Advise replacement

Exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

Front shockers and springs corroded

Movement in o/s/f door hinges

Rear shockers heavily corroded and bump stops perished

Steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,613 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 37,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,352 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,378 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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DG05 GPF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc 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 DG05 GPF, 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 DG05 GPF registered?

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

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