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GD05 EXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 EXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 57,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2024 57,086 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2022 56,552 miles

DRIVE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

Fail 29 Sep 2022 56,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

DRIVE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,912 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box strap broken

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,287 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust rear silencer secured with wire

Pass 27 Sep 2019 51,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 46,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,972 miles

offside front tyre worn to tread depth limit and cracking in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum area (3.6.A.1)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn to tread depth limit and cracking in tread

rear silencer rear band broken

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,217 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,668 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate deteriorated

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,175 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 16,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,653 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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GD05 EXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GD05 EXO, 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 GD05 EXO registered?

GD05 EXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is GD05 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 EXO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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