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GP05 GXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x3 holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres are wearing badly on their outer edges

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,747 miles

Front of vehicle has suffered accident damage

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front of vehicle has suffered accident damage

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,686 miles

advise service light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise service light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,008 miles

Both front tyres wearing low (3mm) and worn on outer edge

Exhaust back box bracket corroded and snapped but exhaust still secure

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 6 Oct 2011 34,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing low (3mm) and worn on outer edge

Exhaust back box bracket corroded and snapped but exhaust still secure

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,461 miles

front brake discs worn / lipped

front wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,872 miles

front brake pads/discs appear worn.

oil film on power steering pipes.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 24,820 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,610 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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GP05 GXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP05 GXA, 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 GP05 GXA registered?

GP05 GXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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