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FT05 GMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,157 mi
Last recorded177,157 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 177,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 177,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 167,726 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 152,973 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 152,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 134,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight movement in O/s/f seat

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Slight movement in drivers seat base

Pass 1 May 2018 106,187 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 106,184 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Strut upper securing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Upper bearing assembly retaining nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Offside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter clip slightly insecure but still prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2016 83,882 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear signs of panel damage

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded & weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded & weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear signs of panel damage

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

edges worn smooth on both front tyres

speedo display dim

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel door/flap missing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,035 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel door missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,196 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,434 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Petrol flap missing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,608 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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FT05 GMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

FT05 GMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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