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GHZ 2236

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 2236
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 151,892 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 151,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

all four shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,530 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,241 miles

Offside Front link arm slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2017 107,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front link arm slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,016 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges and near limit

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,262 miles

slight oil leak?

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2012 88,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 82,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GHZ 2236 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHZ 2236, 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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GHZ 2236 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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