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GL05 OTC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Deteriorated.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,262 miles

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,672 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 68,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,679 miles

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

advise rear tyres perished + split

Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear tyres perished + split

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,468 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,477 miles

Advise nearside front tyre seriously under inflated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,716 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 OTC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

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

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