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GD05 FDC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,926 mi
Last recorded131,926 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,854 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 114,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,964 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,333 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs have signs of excessive heat

rear wiper blade 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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GD05 FDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD05 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

GD05 FDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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