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GF05 EBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,831 mi
Last recorded87,831 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,831 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

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

Fail 17 May 2019 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 May 2018 81,951 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 74,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spy bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spy bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 74,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spy bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spy bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer edge worn to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer tread depth worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper rubber perished.

Pass 20 May 2015 60,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 60,284 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 54,220 miles

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers missing.

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 54,220 miles

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers missing.

Pass 21 May 2013 48,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,159 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,887 miles

Both rear tyres ,walls are in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 33,887 miles

Both rear tyres ,walls are in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2010 25,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,120 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 13,811 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 EBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

GF05 EBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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