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GL05 ZFS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,844 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,820 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,515 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,036 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,845 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre distorting cracking and perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,291 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,970 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 ZFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

GL05 ZFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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