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GF05 PTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,649 mi
Last recorded125,649 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,649 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 125,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Underside Generally corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,351 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,344 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,974 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 94,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,874 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,224 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres are perished

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat height adjustment doesnt lock into position

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 73,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heavy corrosion to nearside front outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,570 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

heavy corrosion to nearside front outer sill outside prescirbed area

rear exhaust mount weak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,515 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

heavy corrosion to nearside front outer sill outside prescirbed area

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,266 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,309 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 47,509 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,509 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

Pass 31 May 2008 34,561 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)

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 PTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

GF05 PTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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