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GL05 NUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

308,896 mi
Last recorded308,896 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 NUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 308,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 308,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 299,706 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 299,704 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 292,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 292,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens frosted over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 286,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 286,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 283,664 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 279,211 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 279,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 274,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 270,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe at end of rear silencer very rusty and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray damaged

Fail 30 May 2018 270,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe at end of rear silencer very rusty and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray damaged

Pass 31 May 2017 263,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,117 miles

Offside Rear TYRE INSIDE WALL HEAVILY CRACKED AND AGED

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,116 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE INSIDE WALL HEAVILY CRACKED AND AGED

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,710 miles

O/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,698 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,698 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,366 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,525 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 NUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

GL05 NUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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