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GL05 KHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,362 mi
Last recorded115,362 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 115,362 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 115,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,721 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not to excess

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not to excess

Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,721 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not to excess

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,307 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2014 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2014 90,051 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,905 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 56,840 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,136 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 KHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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