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GL05 ZFB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,157 mi
Last recorded85,157 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,157 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,706 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has nail can not repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has nail can not repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,253 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,896 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,372 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,495 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 ZFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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