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GF05 NGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 118,025 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 118,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 110,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 110,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2022 90,041 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))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 80,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,985 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 77,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,330 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,317 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall & cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,837 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,850 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,850 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracking too outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,842 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,513 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 NGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

GF05 NGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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