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GF05 LWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Diesel exhaust emissions only just with upper mot limit.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front bumper broken.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Tailgate handle broken.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,315 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Rear outer sill area corroded - attention required when possible.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tailgate handle broken.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 89,315 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill area corroded - attention required when possible.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tailgate handle broken.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,437 miles

Offside Front body damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Nov 2023 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front body damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front cv boot clips broken

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2022 87,287 miles

Both front cv boot clips broken.

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Dec 2022 87,287 miles

Both front cv boot clips broken.

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,122 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside Front Outer cv boot metal retaining clip broken.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,075 miles

exhaust dpf heat shield loose and rattling.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust dpf heat shield loose and rattling.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,611 miles

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

both front discs are corroded on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2019 82,508 miles

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

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

both front discs are corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,225 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front accident damage to bumper corner.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,225 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front accident damage to bumper corner.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,288 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,287 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to arm both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to arm both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to arm both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to arm both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,291 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,937 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,731 miles

REAR DISCS

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 43,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR DISCS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,960 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,021 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 LWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LWE, 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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GF05 LWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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