MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Exhaust emits quite a lot of smoke but just within limits
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover is insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner and outer portions advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front inner wheel arch cover is insecure
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer mounting strap corroded through (7.1.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow by shock absorber (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner wheel arch cover is insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front inner wheel arch trim insecure
rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front inner wheel arch trim insecure
rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
puncher in nearside front outer side wall
rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded/broken
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
puncher in nearside front outer side wall
rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded/broken
Both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated
Engine oil level is low
Front & rear windscreen washers work at the same time
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner wheel arch cover is insecure
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated
Engine oil level is low
Front & rear windscreen washers work at the same time
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner wheel arch cover is insecure
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear bump stops perrished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 VGK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?
GL05 VGK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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