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GF05 EAA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 146,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Nov 2024 146,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,719 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN, UNLIKELY TO FALL OFF. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,890 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,851 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,107 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,272 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,500 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,940 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,463 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated.(outer sidewall cracked)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,463 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre deteriorated.(outer sidewall cracked)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,199 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 EAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

GF05 EAA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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