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GL05 CWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

309,935 mi
Last recorded309,935 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 309,935 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 309,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 296,742 miles

EML On

Miss fire

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray

Fail 24 Aug 2015 296,741 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML On

Miss fire

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray

Pass 23 Jul 2014 266,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 239,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 211,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 194,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 163,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 135,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 104,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,095 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,876 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 CWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CWW, 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 CWW registered?

GL05 CWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is GL05 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 CWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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