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GL05 ZFM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 79,520 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 79,520 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,456 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 77,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,265 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres both wearing low edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge 185/65/15

Fail 11 May 2017 75,265 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres both wearing low edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge 185/65/15

Pass 9 May 2016 72,552 miles

o/s/r tyre perished. n/s/f 'p' bush split.

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 9 May 2016 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre perished. n/s/f 'p' bush split.

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 13 May 2015 66,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre split on the side walls

Fail 14 May 2014 56,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre split on the side walls

Pass 15 May 2013 47,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 40,037 miles

both fronts & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,986 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,554 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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