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GL05 GLK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,804 mi
Last recorded150,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 GLK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 150,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear needs new lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 141,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 129,383 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,456 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,754 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 116,754 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre is a winter tyre type

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked between treads

Fail 31 Aug 2017 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is a winter tyre type

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked between treads

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,314 miles

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

rear wiper is splitt

the spare tyre is below legal limit

windscreen has crack larger than 40 mm outside zone a bottom of the screen not in letter box

Fail 27 Aug 2016 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint also has play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn larger than last quarter 185 65 15 88 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover ball joint also has play (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper is splitt

the spare tyre is below legal limit

windscreen has crack larger than 40 mm outside zone a bottom of the screen not in letter box

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,900 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,135 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,599 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 GLK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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