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GF05 DZX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 DZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,937 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,810 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking around filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,058 miles

rear exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,988 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,327 miles

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

rear exhaust box held up with wire

Fail 14 Apr 2015 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

rear box held up with wire

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,540 miles

Engine top cover lose

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,330 miles

rear silencer rear support band broken

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,116 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,763 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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GF05 DZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GF05 DZX, 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 GF05 DZX registered?

GF05 DZX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 DZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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