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GD05 OAB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 OAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 126,199 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 118,482 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 9 May 2013 102,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 91,138 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 91,138 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,786 miles

rear silencer has had repair

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,067 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,835 miles

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

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 OAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

GD05 OAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GD05 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 OAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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