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GL05 OSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,809 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has signs of repair

Offside Front Outer Sill Has Signs Of Repair

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion front to rear

Fail 2 Nov 2018 145,809 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has signs of repair

Offside Front Outer Sill Has Signs Of Repair

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion front to rear

Fail 1 Nov 2018 145,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has signs of repair

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 130,606 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,244 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm in places x2

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,081 miles

front no plate starting to de-laminate.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,081 miles

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

front no plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,891 miles

both o/s tyres have bad cuts in them cant see cords but would recomend replacement soon has

Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,891 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres have bad cuts in them cant see cords but would recomend replacement soon has

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,987 miles

front discs wearing lip on edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,226 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack between treads

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,148 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

GL05 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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