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GK05 GUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,816 mi
Last recorded86,816 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 86,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke during acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,742 miles

M.I.L. on

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,965 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer clamp rusty.

Spare tyre defective Extremely perished. ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner sidewall and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,411 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 68,184 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,814 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jan 2014 57,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 44,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 44,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,595 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,448 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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GK05 GUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GK05 GUW, 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 GK05 GUW registered?

GK05 GUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is GK05 GUW safe to buy?

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