MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
engine cover / undertray fitted
engine oil filler cap missing
o/s door mirror secured with tape
o/s/r light lens damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
damage to n/s/r sill area
engine cover/undertray fitted
o/s/r light lense damaged
rear suspension rubber bump stops excessively deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/r15 88h (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/r15 88h (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
damage to n/s/r sill area
engine cover/undertray fitted
o/s/r light lense damaged
rear suspension rubber bump stops excessively deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seat runner worn
o/s/r light lense damaged
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seat runner worn
o/s/r light lense damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hand brake cable offside casing damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hand brake cable offside casing damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f seat belt edging slightly damaged
unable to see front brake pads at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damp around PAS reservoir pot
front brake discs worn
rear exhaust monting badly corroded but still supported by another mounting
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damp around PAS reservoir pot
front brake discs worn
rear exhaust monting badly corroded but still supported by another mounting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 GMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?
GL05 GMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.
Is GL05 GMZ safe to buy?
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