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GP05 UGC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

wipers juddering

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,496 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,538 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket not supporting system.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,403 miles

power assisted steering not operating intermittantly, working when tested for mot

Fail 18 Sep 2009 30,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,830 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

GP05 UGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is GP05 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 UGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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