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GL05 NUH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 NUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak diff seals ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 130,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak diff seals ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,228 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,403 miles

Oil level on min mark

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 44,119 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 44,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 22,747 miles

N/s/rear tyre outter side wall cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/rear tyre outter side wall cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,747 miles

N/s/rear tyre outter side wall cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/rear tyre outter side wall cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,828 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,282 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 NUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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