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GHZ 2677

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,881 mi
Last recorded121,881 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 2677
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 121,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose not in secure mounting

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 116,240 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear slight body damage, door and quarter panel

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

severe clutch judder

Fail 31 May 2016 112,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear slight body damage, door and quarter panel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

severe clutch judder

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front inner brake discs worn

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2015 109,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front inner brake discs worn

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 106,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 103,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 96,156 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)

signs of fuel leak from tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 19 May 2012 96,156 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of fuel leak from tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 May 2011 89,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 70,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,837 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 2677 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GHZ 2677, 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 GHZ 2677 registered?

GHZ 2677 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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