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GD05 FDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,105 mi
Last recorded107,105 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,105 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 107,105 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,857 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,088 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,464 miles

n/s air bag off

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s air bag off

rear exhaust monting corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,839 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,354 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 31,034 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 31,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 22,480 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 FDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

GD05 FDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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