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GU05 OUC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,040 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,027 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,027 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,388 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear mounting is loose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,729 miles

exhaust is loose in rear mounting

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,929 miles

rear exhaust bracket is broken

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,993 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 OUC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU05 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

Is GU05 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 OUC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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