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FT05 GMU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,858 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,547 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 104,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,659 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,802 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,851 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,196 miles

rear wiper split

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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FT05 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT05 GMU, 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 FT05 GMU registered?

FT05 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is FT05 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT05 GMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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