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GF05 WPM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

254,189 mi
Last recorded254,189 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 WPM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 254,189 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 254,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 243,710 miles

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

both outer sills are damaged at the rear.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 243,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 outer sills are damaged at the rear.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 232,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 222,525 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 222,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s and n/s rear brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 211,867 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 211,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2015 200,644 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 189,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 189,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 179,239 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 179,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 158,395 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 138,354 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 138,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 4,633 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 WPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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