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GU05 OUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,364 mi
Last recorded73,364 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,653 miles

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

OFFSIDE FROMT AND BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,981 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust back box mounting strap broken

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,713 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre perished and worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,134 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,134 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,029 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 OUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

GU05 OUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is GU05 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 OUV 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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