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GL05 CTF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,741 mi
Last recorded112,741 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 112,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axel has rust both sides

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly Worn, Heavily Worn to Inner and Outer Edges/Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,740 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Appears to be seeping from Power Steering Fluid Pressure Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 104,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Appears to be seeping from Power Steering Fluid Pressure Sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,750 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,628 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,344 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,774 miles

rear tyres extensive surface cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres extensive surface cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,680 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,753 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,226 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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GL05 CTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL05 CTF, 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 GL05 CTF registered?

GL05 CTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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