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GL05 DPY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,782 mi
Last recorded185,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 185,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 171,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 171,572 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 158,701 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 158,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 151,126 miles

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

puncture in o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 146,702 miles

Both rear outter sills damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 136,943 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but anti-slip still sufficient

Fail 20 Jun 2012 136,943 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but anti-slip still sufficient

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 124,551 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,729 miles

Damage to both rear outer sills

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust strap broken, but still surpporting the exhaust system

Fail 6 Jul 2009 107,970 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 107,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,822 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,822 miles

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

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 DPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL05 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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