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GL05 LSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,365 mi
Last recorded86,365 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 86,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 86,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement sized in caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 80,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,616 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone / sat nav holder ()

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

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

both offside tyres worn on inner shoulder

brake fluid contaminated

spare tyre holder insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2019 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone / sat nav holder ()

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both offside tyres worn on inner shoulder

brake fluid contaminated

spare tyre holder insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,038 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 61,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 53,956 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 53,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,894 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 49,620 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 49,620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,978 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,805 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 LSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

GL05 LSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is GL05 LSX safe to buy?

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