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G8 OUD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,491 mi
Last recorded181,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 181,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 168,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 152,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 140,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 129,194 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 129,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,503 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 109,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers just about clearing the screen effectively.

offside front tyre worn

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,384 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,046 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,738 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,627 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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G8 OUD 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 90%.

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 G8 OUD, 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 G8 OUD registered?

G8 OUD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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