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GF05 LVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,407 mi
Last recorded215,407 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2015 215,407 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box strap broken

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 202,456 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 202,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 181,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 150,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 886,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,636 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 LVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

GF05 LVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is GF05 LVW safe to buy?

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