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GL05 CXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 CXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 116,969 miles

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

offside and nearside rear number plate lamp covers missing

Fail 6 Jun 2018 116,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 101,523 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiperblades in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2017 101,523 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,045 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,590 miles

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r number plate light in poor condition

section of high level brake light not working

small split to n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,590 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r number plate light in poor condition

section of high level brake light not working

small split to n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,479 miles

n/s outer fronbt sill week, (corrosion out of prescribed area)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,696 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2010 40,949 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,388 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,353 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,635 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 CXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CXB, 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 CXB registered?

GL05 CXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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