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GK05 RXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,530 mi
Last recorded154,530 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 154,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

radiator cap missing.

Fail 10 May 2022 154,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

radiator cap missing.

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 146,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 143,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 143,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacing (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 134,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,861 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,963 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 121,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 110,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close too limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close too limit

Pass 1 May 2015 110,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close too limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and close too limit

Pass 2 May 2014 98,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,686 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 94,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,255 miles

very slight movement in the o/s/f track rod.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,425 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 RXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK05 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

GK05 RXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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