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GL05 FKM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,294 mi
Last recorded173,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FKM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 173,294 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 173,294 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 162,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 162,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill panel badly corrioded

Offside Front Outer sill panel badly corrioded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corrioded by flange (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 156,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired inner pad spring incorrectly placed (3.5.1n)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Outer sill panel badly corrioded

Offside Front Outer sill panel badly corrioded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 153,183 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 153,149 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 137,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,900 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 5 Aug 2014 129,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 129,549 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread (approx 2.5mm on inside)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 125,016 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 124,640 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,984 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,402 miles

Faulty control for Headlamp height adjustment

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Faulty control for Headlamp height adjustment

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2009 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

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 FKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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