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GU05 OUL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OUL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 121,921 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Constant Velocity gaiter insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,365 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 113,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 113,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished worn on edges and low on pressure 20lb inflated

oil leaks please check level regularly

r/o/s suspension bump top rubber is missing

Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is very rusty

oil leak !

rear tyres are perished in tread

spare tyre is badly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2019 5,360 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s seat belt webbing is damaged

r/n/s tyre is curbed and perished

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all tyres are perished

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges esp outer

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges esp inner

rear tyres are curbed

spare tyre is badly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,579 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s anti roll bar link is worn

r/o/s tyre is curbed

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,710 miles

coolant is leaking from pump area ,coolant level is ok at present !

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly worn at outer edge

front discs are badly worn and o/s pads appear 50% worn

n/s track rod end is worn may affect tyre wear

rear tyres are perished

spare is flat and badly perished (replace)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor noise but no water (8.2.3)

coolant is leaking from pump area ,coolant level is ok at present !

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly worn at outer edge

front discs are badly worn and o/s pads appear 50% worn

n/s track rod end is worn may affect tyre wear

rear discs are badly worn

rear tyres are perished

spare is flat and badly perished (replace)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,794 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 54,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall perished.

Offside rear tyre side wall perishing plus bothside side edges worned.

manegement light illumineting.

vacum pipe splits.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,114 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,212 miles

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

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 OUL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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