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GU05 DLK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,709 mi
Last recorded69,709 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DLK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,709 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 69,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 52,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,273 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,273 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke level high on mission test recommend fuel treatment

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,793 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,559 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,666 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 18,666 miles

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

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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GU05 DLK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 GU05 DLK, 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 GU05 DLK registered?

GU05 DLK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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