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GU05 OUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,987 mi
Last recorded150,987 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,987 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle deteriorated (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet weak

Fail 31 Jan 2025 150,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury handle deteriorated (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet weak

Pass 2 Feb 2024 143,346 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury lift handle broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,794 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,516 miles

Rear underside corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,079 miles

emissions just pass

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,076 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,952 miles

rear seatbelt's not checked seat lead down

Fail 21 Feb 2019 118,950 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

rear seatbelt's not checked seat lead down

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,937 miles

Rear rear seatbalts notchakd rear seat lead down

Fail 22 Feb 2017 107,935 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear rear seatbalts notchakd rear seat lead down

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,090 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

rear seats missing, unable to test seat belt latches

Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear seats missing, unable to test seat belt latches

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,002 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 69,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,247 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,707 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

GU05 OUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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