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GF05 HTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 HTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange repaired with ex paste (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,033 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,888 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,888 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust rusty at rear at silencer joint

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,948 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 41,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 41,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,168 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 33,121 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,972 miles

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

cut in tread of O/S/F tyre re-new now

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GF05 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

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

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