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GU05 KBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,841 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,607 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 77,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,602 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 49,103 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

spare wheel/tyre missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,440 miles

minor damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2009 36,148 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 36,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,835 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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GU05 KBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU05 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

GU05 KBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is GU05 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 KBO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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