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GF05 XRR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,377 mi
Last recorded103,377 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,377 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 103,377 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,324 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine lower cover broken

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine lower cover broken

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,418 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2011 79,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 72,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,041 miles

offside front wiperblade split

rear wiperblade split

spare wheel loose in cage

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,938 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 55,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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 XRR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

GF05 XRR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is GF05 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 XRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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