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GL05 KGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,926 mi
Last recorded103,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,926 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,454 miles

Nearside Front outer sill at repair section covered with fiber glass / covering

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 99,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer slil area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,543 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,786 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,786 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,684 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 KGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KGE, 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 KGE registered?

GL05 KGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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