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GL05 OAS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OAS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play will need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side outer sill corroded. will need attention soon

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint will need attention soon (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,765 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken but system still supported

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,359 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,938 miles

Nearside 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 OAS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAS, 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 OAS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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