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GL05 NUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 NUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,676 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,996 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 84,996 miles

Stop lamp not working Both outer (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,672 miles

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill under paintwork just outside prescribed area

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill under paintwork just outside prescribed area

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,426 miles

Very slight exhaust leak from front pipe

Fail 17 Jan 2015 78,402 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Very slight exhaust leak from front pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,933 miles

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

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 NUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

GL05 NUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is GL05 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 NUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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