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GK05 RXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,641 mi
Last recorded159,641 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 159,641 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 155,696 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 155,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 153,446 miles

front suspension p bushes splitting

Fail 10 May 2018 153,446 miles

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

front suspension p bushes splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2017 151,032 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit (outer edge)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 151,032 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre nearing limit (outer edge)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,128 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low (outer tread worn).

Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,597 miles

both lower arm rear bushs splitting

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 136,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 128,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 128,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,493 miles

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

unable to see brake pad wear

Fail 25 Mar 2011 103,493 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

unable to see brake pad wear

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,496 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,309 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 RXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

GK05 RXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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