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GF05 XSW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,360 mi
Last recorded152,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 152,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill heavily covered in sealant

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 145,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,189 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 120,750 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,138 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 75,099 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 66,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,014 miles

slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,911 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

off side seal is damaged bady

Fail 1 Feb 2012 36,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

off side seal is damaged bady

Pass 31 May 2011 33,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,532 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,837 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 XSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSW, 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 XSW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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