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GL05 CWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 96,968 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,524 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

wipers slightly split

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

wipers slightly split

Fail 17 Jun 2017 92,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,986 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,697 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber mountings are excessively deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,485 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,731 miles

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

radiator corroded

rear exhaust loose

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,067 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 CWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL05 CWE, 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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GL05 CWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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