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GL05 DTF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,707 mi
Last recorded104,707 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 104,707 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 104,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 100,738 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 100,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 94,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 88,885 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 82,671 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 91v (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 60,334 miles

Central Front exhaust mounts perishing

Front both tyres worn inside and out side

Pass 4 May 2017 53,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,265 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,035 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in the tread

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,694 miles

n/s/f tyre is in a poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,421 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 DTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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