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GL05 VKC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,720 mi
Last recorded103,720 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Ball joint dust cover ripped not preventing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,142 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,141 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,809 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,761 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,444 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust mount broken

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,040 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,675 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,162 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear hand and footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,834 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

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 VKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc 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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

GL05 VKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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